Doughnuts

4 cups sifted flour

4 teaspoons Calumet Baking Powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, well beaten

¼ teaspoon lemon extract

2 tablespoons melted butter or other shortening

1 cup milk

Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, and sift together three times. Add sugar to eggs, beating thoroughly; then lemon extract and shortening. Add flour, alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Knead lightly on slightly floured board. Roll ⅓ inch thick; cut with floured 1¾-inch doughnut cutter. Fry in deep fat (385°F.) until golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on unglazed paper. Sprinkle powdered or fine granulated sugar over doughnuts, if desired. Makes 4 dozen small doughnuts.