From:
Alte Welt Gasthof
Alte
Welt Gasthof Tea Cakes
This
recipe has won several awards in local contests. It is well
over 100 years old.
Preheat
oven to 375 to 400 degrees. Sift 4 cups of flour into large
pan. Pat out a well in flour. Pour into well:
2 cups sugar
1 Cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
Knead dough by hand, then roll it out (flatten it). Use cookie
cutter. Bake until done.