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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 c Sifted flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 t Baking soda
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 t Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 ts Ginger
3/4 c Sugar
2 tb Lard
2 Eggs
1 c Sour milk or buttermilk
Lard to melt for deep frying
Sift dry ingredients (except sugar) three times.
Cream sugar and lard well, add the eggs, and beat with
an electric mixer. Add milk to egg mixture and beat
well. Add sifted dry ingredients all at once and mix
well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Divide dough into
2 parts and roll on a floured board to 1/2 inch
thickness; cut with doughnut cutter. Melt lard in deep
fryer and heat to 375F. Fry doughnuts quickly,turning
as soon as they come to the top (do not crowd kettle).
Cook to golden brown. Roll in granulated sugar while
still hot if desired. Lard may be strained, covered,
stored in refrigerator, and used again for frying.
Makes about 2 dozen doughnuts.
Origin: Hearth and Home Companion Shared by: Sharon
Stevens
