3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Salad oil
Confectioners. sugar or nutmeg sugar (for nutmeg sugar, mix nutmeg and sugar)

In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour and remaining ingredients, except (oil and confectioners' sugar or nutmeg sugar) with mixer at low speed, beat until smooth, constantly scraping bowl. At medium speed, beat 1 minute, scraping bowl. Stir in remaining flour to make soft dough. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle. On well floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll dough 1/2 inch thick. With floured doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts (reroll and cut) in deep fryer. Heat 3 or 4 inches oil to 370 degrees. Shake in nutmeg sugar while still warm.