Buttermilk Donuts
Source: Patricia Dwigans (FWDS07A)
rec.food.cooking/Bobbi Zee (1996)

These are delicate with a marvelous flavor.

2 eggs beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp melted shortening
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Beat egg and sugar together. Beat in the buttermilk and melted shortening. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg and stir into the egg mixture. Mix well but don't beat. Turn out onto a floured board, knead lightly, then roll out and cut, deep fry 370 turning only once Drain on brown paper or a paper towel.