Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           water
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
   4                    eggs
   4 1/2  cups          flour -- self-rising, sifted
                        vegetable oil for deep-frying

Preparation:

1. In large mixing bowl, blend sugar and water; stir in nutmeg. 2. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. Gradually blend in enough flour to make a stiff dough that can be easily handled. 4. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; divide in half. 5. Roll out each half 1/2-inch thick. 6. With floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts. 7. Heat oil to 375F.; deep-fry doughnuts until golden brown, turning once. 8. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. 9. Dust with sugar, is desired. NOTE: New Orleans is known for its fried cakes. The name derives from the French verb "croquer, " to crunch.