Lemon Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup buttermilk, salt and flavoring.
3. 3
   Beat 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating 2 minutes after each egg.
5. 5
   Add 1 1/2 cups of flour to batter.
6. 6
   Mix 1/2 teaspoon of soda in remaining buttermilk and add it to flour mix.
7. 7
   Beat 2 minutes. Pour into tube pan that has been greased with vegetable oil.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 1 hour.