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Dad's Fried Cake Donuts

Recipe originated in Watkins Hearthside Cookbook, 1952
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 C flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 C sugar
  • 2 T shortening melted
  • 1 C whole milk buttermilk is alternative
  • oil for frying peanut, canola, or rendered suet

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, then measure into large bowl. Add baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Sift again. In a separate large bowl, beat eggs to a froth, add sugar gradually and beat well. Add shortening and blend. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until smooth after each addition. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll to 1/3" thick. Cut with floured donut cutter, and let stand 5 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in a deep pot, bring oil to 375°F. Carefully drop donuts into oil (be careful not to splash!). Turn when rounds rise to the top. Continue to turn occasionally as they cook. When lightly browned, removed from oil and drain on paper towel. Let cool a bit, then toss in sugar, or cinnamon/sugar mix. If frosting or glazing, do so when completely cooled.
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