Ingredients

3 eggs
1 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/2 C. sifted flour
1 C. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon

Cooking Instructions

Beat eggs light, add sugar and melted shortening. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg with 1 cup flour. Then add milk alternately. Add extract and rest of flour to make a soft dough. Chill. Fry in deep fat (360 to 370 degrees). Drain on unglazed paper. Keep fat at about the same temperature.
 
 
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