3 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda in 2 c. buttermilk
5 1/2 to 6 c. flour

Sift baking powder and nutmeg with the flour. Mix, but let stand 20 minutes before rolling and cutting. Do not handle dough too much. Fry in deep fat.