Old-Fashioned Teacakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk, beat well.
4. 4
   Combine flour and soda; gradually stir into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in almond extract.
6. 6
   Chill dough, tightly wrapped, several hours, or overnight.
7. 7
   Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Cut into rounds with biscuit/cookie cutter.
9. 9
   Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, and sprinkle with additional sugar.
10. 10
    Bake at 400-degrees for 7-8 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
12. 12
    These may be served plain, but I prefer to make a buttercream and frost them.