Beat a quarter of a pound of melted butter with the same quantity of sifted sugar until it forms a cream. Now blend with three whipped eggs, one pound of flour, and a little grated nutmeg. Mix thoroughly and set aside for a time. After it has risen, roll out lightly and cut into rounds. Two slits are next cut across the center of each cake and the side pieces twisted through each other without breaking them. Throw into boiling fat until done. Dust well with sugar before serving.