2 eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk

Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Add the granulated sugar and beat until smooth. Stir in the 1/4 cup cooking oil and the vanilla. Thoroughly stir together dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/2" thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Fry in deep hot oil, 375 degrees, until golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper toweling. Serve plain or sprinkled with granulated or powdered sugar. Makes 24 doughnuts.