1 ½ lb of flour;
½ lb of castor sugar;
Lemon essence;
2 eggs;
¼ teaspoonful of grated nutmeg;
¾ lb of butter or margarine;
A pinch of salt.

Mix together the flour, salt and nutmeg in a basin. Rub in the butter, add the sugar. Beat up the eggs And stir in lightly. Add a few drops of lemon essence, Mix all well together. If too dry, add a very little milk or another egg to the mixture. Roll it out on a floured board about 1/8 inch thick. Cut it into thin strips about 6 inches in length. Roll these round in the shape of the letter “S,” or like a scroll, sprinkle with castor sugar, and place them on a greased baking-tin and bake for 10 minutes in a quick oven.
Time – 10 minutes.

Disclaimer
Please note that as these are authentic recipe's before fridges and modern appliances were invented
no responsibility can be held for any accident or injury however caused from following these recipes. They are meant as historic documents only.