2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. milk
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 - 4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt

Cream sugar and shortening together, add unbeaten eggs and beat all together until quite creamy. Add lemon rind. Add all dry ingredients together, mix well. Set aside.

Alternately milk and dry ingredients into cream mixture. Roll out to 1/2" thickness and cut with doughnut cutter. Place into refrigerator and let stand for 1 hour.

Fry in oil at 370 degrees for 3 minutes or when brown.

If you want sugared doughnuts, wait until they are cold before sugaring, otherwise they will become soggy.