Grandma'S Tea Cakes
["1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "4 c. plain flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. almond extract"]
["Cream shortening, add sugar, beat well at medium speed of electric mixer.", "Add eggs, one at a time.", "Beat well.", "Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.", "Mix well.", "Add extract.", "Cover and chill 1 hour (can be overnight).", "Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.", "Cut with a 2 3/4-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. Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "almond extract"]