1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
4 3/4 c. flour
2 lg. eggs
1/4 c. warm water

Boil milk; add shortening, sugar, salt and spices. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in the warm water; add with flour and eggs to milk mixture. Beat until well mixed. Cover and let rise (1 hour).

Turn onto well-floured board; form into ball. Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut with 3-inch cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Brush with melted butter; let rise until double. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Brush again with melted butter and roll in sugar.