4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. shortening, melted
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar, salt and nutmeg. Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually beating it in. Add shortening and buttermilk or sour milk. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Roll out 1/4 inch.