Vegetable Oil
3 1/3 c  Flour
1 c  Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
2 tb Shortening
2    Eggs
3/4 c  Milk

Heat oil (3-4 inches deep) to 375. Beat 1 1/2 c. of the flour and the
remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl
constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping occasionally, 2 min.
Stir in remaining flour. Turn dough onto well floured, cloth covered
board; coat lightly with flour. Roll gently 3/8 inch thick. Cut with
floured doughnut cutter. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2
min. on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve plain,
sugared, or frosted.

Buttermilk Doughnuts: Decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons and beat in 1
teaspoon baking soda. Substitute buttermilk for milk. Do not use
self-rising flour.