Drop Doughnut Balls
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. milk", "1 egg", "4 Tbsp. melted shortening", "3 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Mix sugar, milk and egg and add melted shortening.", "Add sifted flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg to the liquid mixture. Combine the 2 mixtures lightly.", "Drop from a teaspoon into deep cooking oil heated to 365\u00b0 (or until an inch cube of bread browns in 60 seconds).", "Fry doughnut balls until brown and cooked in the center (about 4 minutes).", "Drain on absorbent paper, roll in powdered sugar, if desired."]
["sugar", "milk", "egg", "shortening", "flour", "nutmeg", "baking powder", "salt"]