Sweet Milk Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients for Sweet Milk Doughnuts

• 1 tablespoon butter or fat
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• Flour

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs till very light, add the sugar and when foamy add the melted butter or fat.
2. Sift the baking powder, salt and nutmet with one cup of flour and stir into first mixture, alternating with the milk so as to keep the mixture smooth.
3. Add just enough flour to make a soft dough which can be handled.
4. Roll out three-fourths inch thick on a lightly floured board.
5. A soft dough makes light, tender doughnuts when cooked.
6. Fry in deep fat and drain on unglazed paper.
7. Test the fat for temperature or by using a thermometer.
8. Fat should never smoke, as this produces harmful byproducts.
9. Roll the doughnuts in powdered sugar just before serving.