One and one-half pounds of flour, one pound of granulated sugar, three-quarters of a pound of butter, three eggs, one teaspoonful of baking soda, dissolved in half a cup of milk.
Season with lemon and grated nutmeg to taste.
Roll with your hand in granulated sugar.
Make in small rings and bake on tin sheets in a quick oven.
The dough should be soft as it can be handled.