Grandma Agle's Fried Cakes

dessert · from the kitchen of Grandma Agle

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25 min active · 1 hr total (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco (vegetable shortening)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • flour, as needed to roll

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and shortening until combined.
  2. Stir in the buttermilk.
  3. Add the salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix well.
  4. Stir in enough flour to make a soft rollable dough.
  5. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness and cut into doughnut shapes.
  6. Let the cut doughnuts rest and rise (approximately 20–30 minutes).
  7. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain and cool before serving.