Grandma'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 to 1 1/4 tsp. almond extract (nutmeg)
sugar (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture alternating with buttermilk.
Mix well.
Add extract and mix thoroughly.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Cool.
Yields 4 dozen.