Buttermilk Spiced Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 5 cups sifted flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• oil for frying

Method

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, beat together buttermilk, shortening, egg, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
2. 2 Add the sifted flour and baking powder, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
3. 3 Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness on a well-floured surface.
4. 4 Cut into shapes and fry in hot fat until golden brown on all sides.