Buttermilk Doughnuts

Buttermilk Doughnuts: Date Added: 12 Nov 2009 Ingredients:

2 eggs -- well beaten
1 Cup sugar
2 Tsps shortening
3/4 Cup buttermilk
1 Tsp vanilla
3 1/2 Cups flour
2 Tsps baking powder
1 Tsp baking soda
1/2 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp nutmeg

Cooking Instructions:

In a large bowl thoroughly blend beaten eggs -- sugar, shortening, buttermilk, and vanilla. Sift together the remaining dry ingredients. Stir into buttermilk mixture, mixing well.

Dough will be sticky. On a floured surface, knead dough 6 times. Roll out to 1/3 inch thick. Let Dough rest 20 minutes.