Molasses Doughnuts

• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• soft butter3 tablespoons
• milk↗3⁄4 cup
• eggs↗2
• molasses↗1⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗3 cups
• baking powder↗3 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream sugar and butter together. Add milk, eggs and molasses. Mix well. Mix ands sift remaining ingredients. Add to liquid mixture and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours.

2. 2

   Turn out on a lightly floured board and roll to 1/2 inch thickness - cut with doughnut cutter.

3. 3

   Fry in deep hot fat, 375F, until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar.