Tropfkrapfen Drop Donuts

1/4 c Butter; Softened

1 c Sugar

2 ea Egg Yolks; Large, Beaten

1 ea Egg; Large, Whole, Beaten

4 c Flour; Unbleached

2 ts Baking Powder

1/4 ts Nutmeg

1/2 ts Baking Soda

3/4 c Butter OR Sour Milk

1 x Confectioners' Sugar

Cream the butter and sugar. Stir in egg yolks and whole egg; blend. In a separate bowl, sift all dry ingredients except the confectioners' sugar; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir to mix all ingredients. Cook by dropping spoonsfuls of dough into 375 degree F deep fat. Fry a few at a time, to keep fat temperature constant. Turn to brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.