4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat egg.. Add sugar, beating well. Add shortening. Add buttermilk with flour alternately to egg mixture. Chill.

Turn out on lightly floured board. Roll out about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Fry about 3 minutes in hot oil. Drain on absorbent paper. Yields 2 dozen 3 inch doughnuts.