4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sour milk
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
2 tbsp. shortening, melted
1 c. sugar

Sift, then measure the flour; sift 3 times with soda, salt and spices. Beat eggs slightly. Combine beaten eggs, shortening, sugar and sour milk. Add flour mixture, stirring as little as possible. Chill.

Turn into floured board. Roll or pat to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut with floured cutter. The fat, when ready for frying doughnuts, should be 360 to 375 degrees. Carefully drop each doughnut into the fat. Fry to a delicate brown, turning once. Drain on unglazed paper and sprinkle with sugar.