2 dozen doughnuts.

		Vegetable oil for frying
3 1/3	C	All-purpose flour
1	C	Sugar
3	tsp	Baking powder
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/2	tsp	Ground cinnamon
1/4	tsp	Ground nutmeg
2	tbsp	Shortening
2		Eggs
3/4	C	Milk

• Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in deep-fat fryer kettle to 375 F.
• Beat 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour.
• Turn dough onto well-floured cloth-covered board; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Roll gently 3/8 inch thick. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
• Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from oil; do not prick doughnuts. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve plain, sugared or frosted.