Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and vanilla.
2. 2
   Stir soda in buttermilk and add to mixture.
3. 3
   Then add enough flour to make dough stiff.
4. 4
   Pinch off small amount at a time and place on greased cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Flatten with your hand; use floured board or dip in flour.
6. 6
   It can also be rolled out and cut.