French Doughnuts

Ingredients

 * 3 c. all-purpose flour
 * 1/4 c. sugar
 * 1 pkg. active dry yeast
 * 1/4 c. cooking oil
 * 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
 * 1 egg
 * 1 c. milk
 * 2/3 tsp. salt
 * powdered sugar

Directions

 * 1) Combine 11/2 c. flour, yeast, and nutmeg. In saucepan heat milk, sugar, oil, and salt just until warm. (115-120 degrees). Add to dry mixture; add egg. Beat at low speed with mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in greased bowl; turn once. Cover and chill.
 * 2) Turn dough out on well floured surface; form into ball. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Roll to 18" x 12" rectangle. Cut in 3" x 2" rectangles. Cover; let rise (30 minutes) - dough will not be doubled. Fry in deep hot fat (375 degrees), turning once, until golden, about 1 minute. Drain. Dip in powdered sugar.