1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Add sugar to buttermilk and let stand for 30 minutes. Add beaten eggs, shortening and vanilla to sugar and buttermilk. Add remaining ingredients, mix it together. Roll out and cut with cutter and fry in hot fat.