Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupful Butter (Originally butter.)
• 1 cupful Sugar
• 1 1/2 pints Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls Baking Powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
• 1 egg Egg
• 1 1/4 cupfuls Milk
• 1 teaspoonful Nutmeg Extract (Originally Royal Extract Nutmeg.)
• as needed Lard or Vegetable Oil (Originally lard. Can substitute with vegetable oil.)
• as needed Sifted Sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
2. 2In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
3. 3Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Stir in the nutmeg extract.
4. 4Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts using a large biscuit cutter.
5. 5Heat lard or vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. 6Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm, dusted with sifted sugar.