Mama'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening together; add beaten egg.
Add soda to buttermilk and stir.
Add to first mixture.
Work in gradually enough flour to make stiff dough.
Knead until smooth (6 or 7 times).
Roll out about 1/8-inch thick and cut with 3-inch biscuit cutter.
Sprinkle a little sugar on top if desired.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes or until very lightly brown.
Remove from pan immediately and cool on linen towel.