1/4 c Butter; Softened
1 c Sugar
2 ea Egg Yolks; Large, Beaten
1 ea Egg; Large, Whole, Beaten
4 c Flour; Unbleached
2 ts Baking Powder
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Baking Soda
3/4 c Butter OR Sour Milk
1 x 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 375 degree F 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.