Baked Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 2 packages yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups scalded, cooled milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Cinnamon sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add milk, next six ingredients and 2 cups of the flour. Blend for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly.
3. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
4. Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
5. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
6. Turn dough onto a well-floured board. Roll dough around to coat with flour. (Dough will be soft.) Cut with floured doughnut cutter or cans.
7. Lift carefully with spatula and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
8. Brush with melted margarine.
9. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 20 minutes).
10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 425 degrees F or until golden.
11. Immediately brush with melted butter and shake in cinnamon sugar.