1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. melted butter

Mix ingredients together (if desired add extra cinnamon and nutmeg for more flavor). Add enough more flour to make dough firm enough to handle but keeping dough as soft as possible. Chill.

Fill deep fryer with oil and preheat while shaping donuts. Take some dough and roll out on floured surface. Shape with floured donut cutter and place on floured wax paper. Let donuts stand for 5-10 minutes before frying. Using tongs, drop donuts (3 or 4 at a time) into preheated oil. Donuts will rise to top. Turn after about 1 minute and fry on other side. Place on paper towels to drain. Donuts may be frosted or sprinkled as desired.

If desired, donut holes may be made from the centers of the cut donuts. Just drop them in oil and gently turn them for about 2 minutes.