Doughnut Holes

1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
6 Tbsp. lard, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk

Combine sugar, eggs and lard. In separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the sifted ingredients to the first mixture alternately with buttermilk. Drop scant teaspoonfuls into hot fat. Turn once, drain on paper towel and roll in granulated sugar.