1 c. sugar
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ginger
pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 tbsp. melted shortening
1 tsp. cloves

Mix all ingredients together well. Add enough flour to roll out conveniently. Roll and cut into 1/4 inch thick. Fry in hot deep fat. Cook very quickly, until brown. Turn once. Cook 1 to 2 minutes at most.