Doughnuts

Makes 2 dozen

3 eggs beaten
1 c sugar, add to eggs, beat well.
2 tbsp shortening, melted. Add to sugar.

Sift together: 3 1/4 c flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 nutmeg
Add: 1 c chilled milk and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice to egg mixture

Stir in flour mixture. Chill, roll and cut doughtnuts. Fry in deep oil at 350 F. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other side. Don't crowd as they need lots of room. May be left plain, iced, or dipped in sugar and spice or powdered sugar.