There are two types of dough used for making doughnuts. The following directions are for making doughnuts using baking powder instead of yeast. Doughnuts made from baking powder are considered a quick bread.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon