2 c Sugar

1/2 c Sour milk

4 c Flour

1/4 ts Baking soda

3/4 c Shortening

2 Eggs; well beaten

1 ts Nutmeg

1/4 ts Salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Add milk alternately with dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (430 F) 10-12 minutes. 70 servings. -----