boyd's donuts

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101 Pinches
Georgetown, MA
Updated on Aug 5, 2010

I just posted a version from my grandfather on my Mom's side. This is a recipe from my great grandmother on my father's side. Hmmm - with this kind of background, I don't have to think about why I like donuts.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

How To Make boyd's donuts

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl mix together the sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and shortening.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and ginger.
  • Step 3
    To the flour mixture add the wet ingredients and mix. Let stand for a few minutes.
  • Step 4
    Roll out to 1/3" thick, cut and deep fry in hot fat. Drain on paper bag.

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