Buttermilk Fried Cakes

9 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat eggs.
  2. 2
    Gradually add sugar, shortening and soda, mixed with buttermilk.
  3. 3
    Sift remaining ingredients and add to mixture. Let mixture stand overnight in refrigerator.
  4. 4
    Roll out and cut. Drop in deep, hot fat (375°) and turn over as soon as they rise to the top, nicely browned.
  5. 5
    Drain.
  6. 6
    Makes 3 1/2 dozen.
  7. 7
    Glaze, if desired.

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