Grandma'S Tea Cakes
["1 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 or 1 1/4 tsp. almond extract", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "sugar (optional)"]
["Cream shortening in a large bowl.", "Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar.", "Beating well at medium speed on an electric mixer, add eggs, one at a time.", "Beating after each, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.", "Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.", "Mix well and stir in extract.", "Cover and chill for 1 hour.", "Roll dough int 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.", "Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.", "Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.", "Sprinkle with sugar if desired.", "Cool. Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "eggs", "baking powder", "salt", "almond extract", "sugar", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "sugar"]