3 dozens eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon shortening
1-1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Shortening for deep frying
Combine flour, salt, and pepper; coat chicken with mixture. Dip in buttermilk; coat again with flour mixture.
Heat enough Crisco in deep fryer to 365°F to partially submerge chicken, about 1/2 to 1 inch of melted Crisco. Add chicken; fry at correct temperature, browning all sides.
Reduce to medium heat; cool, uncovered, till chicken is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Turn several times. Drain.