Method

• Sift together flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside for use in Step 5.
• Place shortening and sugar in mixer bowl; cream at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Combine water and vanilla. Add to creamed mixture.
• Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with liquids; add about 1/3 flour mixture each time. Blend at low speed after each addition. DO NOT OVERMIX. Let dough rest 10 minutes.
• Roll dough 3/8-inch thick on well-floured board; cut with doughnut cutter.
• Fry 375 F for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. While doughnuts are still warm, roll in Cinnamon Sugar Filling.