3 c. flour
1/2 level tsp. salt
3 level tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. shortening
1/2 level tsp. ground nutmeg or cinnamon
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
About a cup of milk

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and spices. Add the sugar. Mix to a soft dough with the eggs, milk and melted shortening. Cut out. Fry in deep fat, drain and sprinkle with sugar.