Grandma Kelley's Doughnuts

1. 1

   Add baking soda to the sour milk.

2. 2

   Mix sugar, shortening, eggs, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add sour milk and soda mixture.

4. 4

   Sift flour, baking powder, and nutmeg into the previous ingredients.

5. 5

   Mix until easy to handle.

6. 6

   Roll to about a 1/2 inch thickness (as if for biscuits) then cut with a doughnut cutter.

7. 7

   Add flour as necessary to prevent excessive stickiness.

8. 8

   Fry in deep fat at 350F until brown on one side.

9. 9

   Turn and brown the other side.

10. 10

    These are good plain, but can be coated with powdered sugar while warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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