Instructions: Beat the shortening to a cream and gradually add the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and beat after each addition and then keep on beating until mixture is as light as you can make it. If you get tired, rest for a few minutes. Mix and sift the dry ingredients, using about 1/4 tsp of nutmeg, unless you like the flavor and use more 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. then stir this into mixture alternating with the Butter milk. Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with a doughnut cutter and Bake in a moderately hot oven (375 ) 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with granulated sugar as soon as taken from oven.

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