Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter until fluffy, then little by little add sugar and beat until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add boiling water slowly and beat well.
3. 3
   Stir in 1 cup flour and 1 unbeaten egg.
4. 4
   Mix well and repeat one time.
5. 5
   Add baking powder and salt to last cup of flour.
6. 6
   Sift together before adding with the third egg.
7. 7
   Alternate with the milk.
8. 8
   Add vanilla.
9. 9
   pour into greased and floured loaf pan.
10. 10
    Bake at 325 for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    May double and bake in prepared bundt pan.