*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Sour Milk Doughnuts

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3 1/2   c            Sifted flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       t            Baking soda
     1/2   ts           Baking powder
   1       t            Freshly grated nutmeg
     1/2   ts           Ginger
     3/4   c            Sugar
   2       tb           Lard
   2                    Eggs
   1       c            Sour milk or buttermilk

  Lard to melt for deep frying
  
  Sift dry ingredients (except sugar) three times.
  Cream sugar and lard well, add the eggs, and beat with
  an electric mixer.  Add milk to egg mixture and beat
  well.  Add sifted dry ingredients all at once and mix
  well.  Cover and chill for 1 hour.  Divide dough into
  2 parts and roll on a floured board to 1/2 inch
  thickness; cut with doughnut cutter. Melt lard in deep
  fryer and heat to 375F.  Fry doughnuts quickly,turning
  as soon as they come to the top (do not crowd kettle).
  Cook to golden brown.  Roll in granulated sugar while
  still hot if desired. Lard may be strained, covered,
  stored in refrigerator, and used again for frying.
  Makes about 2 dozen doughnuts.
  
  Origin:  Hearth and Home Companion Shared by: Sharon
  Stevens
 


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