1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Crisco
1 c. sour milk
2 eggs
6+ c. flour

Mix sugar, nutmeg, soda, salt and shortening. Add enough flour to roll out dough and cut with doughnut cutter. Heat shortening 360-375 degrees and drop doughnuts in, turning several times. Drain on soft crumpled paper. Cool and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Note: Milk can be soured by adding 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup fresh milk.