3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. + 2 tbsp. buttermilk
4 1/2 c. flour (King Arthur only)
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix eggs, sugar and shortening. Add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and mix alternately with buttermilk. Use more or less flour if necessary. Fry in hot black frying pan at 375 degrees. Turn only once.