4 tbsp. butter or other shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Cream butter; add sugar gradually, then add eggs and beat well. Mix and sift dry ingredients with 3 cups flour and add alternately with the milk. Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Roll, cut, and fry in deep fat at 375 degrees.