Buttermilk Cake
["1 c. buttermilk", "2 1/2 c. sugar", "3 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. shortening", "1 tsp. salt", "4 eggs", "1 Tbsp. hot water"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add one egg at a time and beat well after each.", "Add sifted flour and salt alternately with the buttermilk.", "Blend well.", "Stir in soda, dissolved in the hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla.", "Pour into tube pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.", "Reduce heat and bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes."]
["buttermilk", "sugar", "flour", "soda", "vanilla", "shortening", "salt", "eggs", "water"]