Mom'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed on mixer.
Add eggs one at a time.
Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Mix well, stir in almond extract.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on floured surface.
Cut with 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Cool.