Best Doughnuts

Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. milk
- 1/3 c. shortening, melted
- 1 1/3 c. flour, sifted
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:
- Beat eggs and sugar until light.
- Add milk and cooled shortening.
- Add sifted dry ingredients.
- Mix until smooth. Chill.
- Roll 3/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
- Cut with floured cutter.
- Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Fry in hot deep fat (375 degrees) until brown, turning once.
- Drain.
- Makes 2 dozen.