Old-Fashioned Spicy Doughnuts

1 1/4 c milk

1/4 c butter

1/2 t salt

1 package yeast

1/4 c lukewarm water

about 5 cups sifted flour

1 1/2 t cinnamon

1/4 nutmeg

1/8 t mace

3/4 c honey

3 eggs

Directions: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Scald milk add butter, honey and salt, cool to lukewarm. Add year and 2 1/2 c flour. Beat until smooth. Cover and let rise until bubbly Mix spices and add to above mixture. Add remaining flour to make a dough that can be kneaded, and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with floured doughnut cutter. Let rise on board until doubled in size. Fry in deep fat (375F) 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, first on one side, then on the other. Drain on unglazed paper. Makes about 3 dozen doughnuts.

Notes: This recipe came from a VERY VERY old cookbook. I don't use mace or nutmeg, I just add extra cinnamon or mixed spices. These are NOT sweet. As in they have a hint of sweetness, they are NOT overly sweet like a normal doughnut. We like them, we aren't use to SWEET anymore. If you want them sweeter try adding another 1/4 honey or perhaps a 1/2 t of stevia. I drain mine on a paper bag. I also freeze the dough after the final rise because this makes up a LOT. The "day old" doughnuts can be a bit tough, just zap them in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Good as new. I promise.