Christmas Doughnuts

6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. lemon extract
7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar, optional

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil. Add lemon extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Divide dough in half. Roll our one portion to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2" round cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough. In an electric skillet or deep-fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry doughnuts for about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: About 8 dozen.

This recipe came from the December/January issue of Taste of Home, pg. 51.