Mama'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
3 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
6 c. self-rising flour

Preparation

Break eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat well.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups sugar; add shortening.
Mix well.
Add buttermilk, alternately with flour.
When stiff enough to roll, add rest of sugar and work into dough.
Divide into 3 balls.
Roll one ball at a time 1/8-inch thick.
Cut and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400\u00b0 until golden brown.
Makes a big bunch.
When cool, put in covered container.