3 c. flour
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. buttermilk

Mix thoroughly all ingredients and then let set for about 1 hour, that gives the batter time to rise. Spoon tablespoonfuls onto Pam sprayed cookie sheet. They will spread and rise to be nice size cookie shaped tea cakes. Makes about 30. Cooking time around 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Old time ingredients: Fresh butter in mix and lard to grease pan.