4 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten

In large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients just until dry ingredients are moistened. If desired, chill dough for easier handling. In electric skillet or large saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees. On well floured surface, toss dough lightly until no longer sticky.

Roll half the dough at a time to a 3/8 inch thickness. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. With pancake turner, slip doughnuts into hot oil. Fry doughnuts 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Shake a few doughnuts at a time in a bag with powdered, granulated or cinnamon sugar. Yield: 30 doughnuts.