D = Donuts

31/4 Cup all purpose Flour
1tsp. baking Soda
½ tsp. baking Powder
½ tsp. ground Nutmeg
1/8 tsp. Salt
2 slightly beaten eggs
½ Cup sugar
2 tbs. butter or Margarine, melted
1 Cup buttermilk
Shortening for deep- frying

In a mixing bowl combine, Flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; and set aside. In a larger mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy. Stir in melted butter or margarine. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to egg mixture; beat just till blended after each addition. Cover and chill for about 2 hours.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to ½ inches thick and cut out with a 21/2 inch doughnut cutter. Fry deep, hot shortening (375) about 1 minute each side or until lightly golden brown. Drain oil on paper towel and sprinkle with powder sugar. Makes 18

Challenge your little one to expand his vocabulary by coming up with as many words that start with the letter D.

Recipe: Better Homes and Gardens