BUTTERMILK DOUGHNUTS

By bjnelson55

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5-1/2 to 6 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Oil for deep fat frying.
• Additional sugar, cinnamon-sugar or powdered sugar, optional.

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored. Add butter and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 3-inch doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towls. Roll in additional sugar if desired.

Makes 4 dozen.