Yield: 10 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | Butter, Softened |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 larges | Egg Yolks, Beaten |
| 1 large | Egg, Whole, Beaten |
| 4 cups | Flour, Unbleached |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking Powder |
| ¼ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
| ½ teaspoon | Baking Soda |
| ¾ cup | Butter OR Sour Milk |
| Confectioners' Sugar |
Cream the butter and sugar. Stir in egg yolks and whole egg; blend.
In a separate bowl, sift all dry ingredients except the confectioners' sugar; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir to mix all ingredients. Cook by dropping spoonsfuls of dough into 375øF deep fat. Fry a few at a time, to keep fat temperature constant. Turn to brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.