1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk (or sour milk)
1 level tsp. baking soda
1 level tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. melted shortening
Pinch salt
1 tsp. nutmeg and vanilla
Flour to roll

Mix sugar, eggs and buttermilk (put vanilla in). Add melted shortening. Sift 1 cup flour, soda and baking powder. Then add flour a little at a time until ready to roll. Fry in deep fat.