Lemon Fried Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sugar
• 3 oz butter
• 4 eggs
• 1 pint milk
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 2 lb flour
• 1 oz baking powder

Method

1. 1 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon extract.
3. 3 Combine the flour and baking powder, then alternate adding them with the milk to the batter.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F.
5. 5 Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
6. 6 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.