Gram's Donuts

Gram's Donuts

2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons nutmeg
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 quart buttermilk
approx. 10 cups flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cooking oil
3 pounds lard
Electric frying pan
Electric mixer
large round cutter and small round cutter

In an electric fry pan, heat the lard to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar, nutmeg, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together 6 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the mixing bowl along with the buttermilk and cooking oil. Mix together well. Slowly add flour to make the dough soft and easy to handle - about 3 to 4 cups.

Place part of the dough onto a floured board. Pat the dough out to 1/2/ inch thick (do not roll with a rolling pin as this will cause the dough to lose aeration!). Cut donuts and holes using round cutters. Start frying the donuts by placing in the lard. When the donuts rise to the top, flip them over, and fry for 1 - 2 minutes. Flip to the other side and fry for 1 - 2 more minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.