Homemade Doughnuts

3 C Flour
1 C Sugar
3/4 C Buttermilk
2 Eggs
2 Tblsp Shortening
2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg

In large bowl mix 1 1/2 C flour and remaining ingredients until smooth. Slowly mix in remaining flour to form soft dough. Refrigerate for one hour. On well floured surface roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. Use doughnut cutter, or round cookie cutter (you will need to cut out the middle or leave them whole and you can fill them after they are cooked.) and cut out doughnuts. Reroll trimmings and cut again. In deep fryer or large pot heat 3-5 inches of oil on medium heat. Fry 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time, turning as they brown and twice on each side. Remove from oil and place on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon/sugar mix, powdered sugar, or when cooled frost with your favorite frosting. For filling doughnuts, use a good smooth jam without seeds or a custard. Fill pastry bag with jam or custard, and with long attachment stick it in the side of the doughnut and fill gently. Enjoy!
Making homemade doughnuts seemed like a difficult task, but it really isn't. It was fun and tasty. You can make them whole wheat, less sugar, add blueberries, honey or nuts. Any way you like them without the cost or chemical preservatives you get at the store.