Sourdough Sams (Doughnuts)

Sourdough Sams (Doughnuts)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup active sourdough starter
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
Oil for deep frying

Directions:
Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into the liquid ingredients. Roll out and cut with a regular donut cutter. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 390