1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and lemon peel. Beat until light and fluffy. Sift flour with baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, adding alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Mix well. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut with doughnut cutter. Fry in 365 degrees hot oil for 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.