Grandma Leary'S Doughnuts
["3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "2/3 c. sugar", "1/4 c. melted shortening", "2 eggs", "2/3 c. milk", "oil for frying"]
["Mix together and beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.", "Place dough in refrigerator and chill.", "Roll out in a small portion of dough at a time on a lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts and let stand on board for 20 minutes before frying.", "Fry a few doughnuts at a time in 370\u00b0 fat for 3 to 5 minutes.", "Makes 2 dozen small doughnuts."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "nutmeg", "cloves", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "milk", "oil"]