Drop Doughnut Balls

Mix sugar, milk and egg and add melted shortening.

Add sifted flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg to the liquid mixture. Combine the 2 mixtures lightly.

Drop from a teaspoon into deep cooking oil heated to 365° (or until an inch cube of bread browns in 60 seconds).

Fry doughnut balls until brown and cooked in the center (about 4 minutes).

Drain on absorbent paper, roll in powdered sugar, if desired.