Old Fashioned Tea Cakes(Over 100 Years Old) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. buttermilk or regular
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. self-rising flour

Preparation

Beat egg yolks, soft shortening, sugar and vanilla.
Add flour and milk.
When dough is stiff enough to roll out, fold in 2 beaten egg whites.
Turn out on floured board.
Roll out and cut with cookie cutter or glass.
Bake at 375\u00b0.
Cook until slightly brown.