Donuts

Its from Betty Crocker....

vegetable oil (for frying)

3 1/2 c flour

1 c sugar

3/4 c milk

2 T shortening (I used butter)

3 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1/2 t cinnamon

1/4 t nutmeg

2 ea. eggs

Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375F Beat 1.5 cups of the flour and the remaining ingredients in 1.5-quart bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour. Turn the dough onto generously floured cloth-covered board; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll 3/8 inch thick Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1.5 minutes on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surfaces); drain. Serve plain or shake one at a time in a bag with powdered sugar.

For the chocolate frosted one I metaled some chocolate and butter and spread it on the donuts and then dipped them into chocolate sprinkles.