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24 doughnuts and 24 holes4 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup CRISCO 3 eggs 1 cup sour milk (1 tablespoon vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup) CRISCO for deep frying Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cream of tartar. In large mixing bowl, cream the 3/4 cup sugar and the Crisco; beat in eggs. Add flour mixture alternately with sour milk, beating just till blended. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. On floured surface, roll dough 3/8 inch thick. Cut with floured 2-1/2-inch doughnut cutter. Fry in deep Crisco heated to 365ºF till doughnuts are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper toweling. Roll in granulated sugar. |
