2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted shortening
1 c. milk
4 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg

Combine beaten eggs, sugar and melted shortening. Add milk. Mix flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Combine the liquid and dry ingredients, STIRRING ONLY UNTIL WELL COMBINED. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a floured board. Dough should be soft. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Fry.