Buttermilk Fried Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. soda
5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat eggs.
Gradually add sugar, shortening and soda, mixed with buttermilk.
Sift remaining ingredients and add to mixture. Let mixture stand overnight in refrigerator.
Roll out and cut. Drop in deep, hot fat (375\u00b0) and turn over as soon as they rise to the top, nicely browned.
Drain.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.
Glaze, if desired.