Mom'S Tea Cakes
["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"]
["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."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "all-purpose", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "almond extract"]