Cream together:
1 ½ C. shortening
3 C. sugar
3 eggs
Sift:
6 C. flour
1 ½ tsp. soda
1 ½ tsp. salt
Mix together and add:
1 ½ C. buttermilk
3 tsp. vanilla
Beat with mixer 5 minutes. (important to beat for 5 minutes)
Recipe
Drop by tsp. on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10 min. @ 350º - 375º
Icing with powdered sugar & milk mixture, or favorite icing