BUTTERMILK DOUGHNUTS

BUTTERMILK DOUGHNUTS 2 eggs 1 c. sugar Oil 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 4 c. flour 4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. soda 1 c. buttermilk

In a small bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add sugar and beat until thick. Stir in 1/4 cup oil, vanilla and nutmeg. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and soda in mixing bowl. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat until just blended. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out a third at a time to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch cutter. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry doughnuts until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar, or frost as desired. Makes about 2 dozen.

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