3 C. all-purpose flour

1 C. granulated sugar

1 T. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 C. milk

2 large eggs

3 T. melted butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/4 C. confectioner’s sugar

Pour enough veg. oil into a large heavy saucepan or deep-fat fryer to measure 3 inches. Preheat the oil to 365 F. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until blended. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and mix well. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls into hot oil. Cook until golden on all sides (about 2 minutes) Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar.