1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. sour or buttermilk
Nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Combine sugar, shortening, egg, milk and nutmeg. Beat vigorously. Combine and sift together flour, soda and baking powder and salt. Add. Stir vigorously. Turn out part of the batter and knead in enough flour to make it easy to handle. Roll to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out and bake 10-12 minutes in a moderate oven.