Buttermilk Doughnuts

1 c flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 egg (well beaten)
1 Tbsp butter
1 c buttermilk

Sift 1 cup flour with sugar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.  Combine egg, butter, and buttermilk.  Add enough flour to make soft dough roll. Chill.  Turn on floured board roll in sheet 1/3 inch thick: cut.  Fry in deep fat 365 degrees til brown.  

from Louise Gerber