Crueller Doughnuts

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Nice and crispy doughnuts that are enjoyed by kids of all ages.

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Steps

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In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer , cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.

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Separate eggs.

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In a small bowl , beat egg yolks well.

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Add beaten egg yolks to shortening / sugar mixture and mix to blend.

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Add vanilla extract and beat again.

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Into a separate bowl , sift flour , baking powder , salt , mace and nutmeg.

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Set aside.

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Beat egg whites until peaks form.

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Add flour mixture and milk alternately to shortening / sugar mixture , beating after each addition , until well incorporated.

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Fold in beaten egg whites , but do not beat.

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Add additional flour if required to make dough stiff enough to handle.

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On a lightly floured surface , roll out dough to 1 / 2 inch thickness.

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Cut dough with a doughnut cutter reserving the holes to be deep fried as well.

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Gather pieces of dough , form into a ball and then roll out to 1 / 2 inch thickness.

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Cut out doughnuts again until all dough is used up.

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Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 375f.

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Drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts and deep fry for 1 to 1 1 /.

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Ingredients

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shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground mace, ground nutmeg, whole milk, cooking oil, ground cinnamon