Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 banana medium size, mashed
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon mace
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • Beat shortening until creamy, then add sugar and beat until light.
  • Add egg and beat in well.
  • Then add buttermilk, banana, spices, and vanilla.
  • Blend in dry ingredients.
  • Put onto floured board, knead lightly, and roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Cut with doughnut cutter.
  • Fry in hot deep fat until nicely browned, drain on paper towels, and dust with powdered sugar.