Grandmother's Doughnuts

8 1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups buttermilk*
1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Vegetable oil
Sugar, if desired
Combine 4 cups flour and all remaining ingredients except oil and
additional sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl
often, until well mixed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough
easy to handle.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (about
2 minutes). (DO NOT OVER KNEAD.) Divide in half; roll each half to
3/8-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts with lightly floured 2 1/2-inch
doughnut cutter.
Heat 3-inches oil in deep fat fryer or Dutch oven to 375°F. Place 2 to
3 doughnuts in hot oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown (about 1
to 2 minutes on each side). Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining doughnuts. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Makes 3 dozen doughnuts.

*Substitute 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to
equal 2 cups. Let stand 10 minutes.

Tip: It is important to roll the dough to correct thickness. If rolled
thicker, the doughnut though browned may not be cooked through. If
rolled thinner, the doughnuts will be dry and over browned.

Nutrition Facts (1 doughnut):
Calories: 290, Fat: 15 g, Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 180 mg,
Carbohydrates: 34 g, Dietary Fiber: <1 g,
Protein: 4 g.


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