Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening.
2. 2
   Add sugar; cream until fluffy.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda in the water and pour into creamed mixture along with the salt.
4. 4
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in buttermilk and cake flour.
6. 6
   Add flavoring last.
7. 7
   Pour batter into greased and floured 12 cup tube pan and bake about 1 1/2 hours at 275°.
8. 8
   Do not open oven door while cake is baking.