Old Fashion Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
pinch of salt
nutmeg to taste
3 to 5 c. flour
3 level tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg and mix well.
Add 3 cups flour mixed with baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
Add enough flour until stiff enough to roll dough.
Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until brown.