4 c. flour (approximately)
2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
4 tbsp. lard
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
Vanilla
1 c. sour milk
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

In large bowl cream eggs, sugar and shortening for 5 minutes. Add buttermilk, vanilla and mix. Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until mixed. Add rest of flour and stir with spoon until dough is smooth. Roll out dough and cut. Fry at 375 degrees and a depth of 2 inches, remove with dowel or slotted spoon. Place on brown paper bag to cool.