375 g all-purpose flour
3 g cream of tartar
2 g baking soda
0.8 g ground nutmeg
205 g shortening, melted and cooled slightly
440 g packed brown sugar
2 eggs
5 ml vanilla extract
Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Shape dough into a log measuring 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
4 hours
Preheat oven to 375°F (180°C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Slice log into slices ¼ inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.
8–10 minutes