4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins or currants
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs

Mix and sift flour, nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder. Cream with shortening. Add sugar and raisins or currants. Add eggs and milk. Mix well.

Roll out on floured board with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured 2 inch biscuit cutter.

Fry on griddle or pancake temperature of electric fry pan, until light brown, on both sides.

Shortening: 1/2 cup Crisco and 1/2 butter or use either all Crisco or all butter.

To soften raisins or currants: Before using, pour hot water over them and let stand until soft. Then drain off the water.

Roll dough 1/4 inch thick before cutting.