Nana's Buttermilk Doughnuts

1. 1

   Into a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.

2. 2

   Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add egg; beat well.

4. 4

   Stir in vanilla.

5. 5

   Add buttermilk alternately with dry ingredients; stir just until well blended.

6. 6

   Roll small quantities of the dough at a time, to about 1/3-inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut doughnuts with a 2 1/2-inch cutter and let stand for about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Fry in hot fat at about 365F to a nice golden brown.

9. 9

   Turn once.

10. 10

    Fry only 3 or 4 batches at a time to keep fat from cooling down.

11. 11

    Drain on paper towels.

12. 12

    Glaze if desired.

13. 13

    Chow.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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