Campfire Doughnuts
A period Civil War recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 c. flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. buttermilk
- 2 T. shortening
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- 1/2 t. nutmeg
Directions
Make a dough using all of the ingredients. Knead the dough thoroughly and roll out into 3 inch pieces no more than ½ inch thick. Heat shortening in your skillet until melted and smoking (depth of about 1 to 1½ inches). Drop the doughnut batter into the oil carefully and cook. The doughnuts will expand and should cook within seconds.
If the oil is too cool they will become oily; too hot and they will burn. A little experimentation will produce a delicious treat. Roll them in sugar and cinnamon for added flavor.