Thrifty Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Sift flour once, measure and add baking powder.
3. 3
   Sift again.
4. 4
   Put shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring in a large bowl of an electric mixer.
5. 5
   On high speed, beat 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; then turn to low.
6. 6
   Mix milk and flour, alternately, about 1/3 cup milk and flour at a time.
7. 7
   Just mix long enough to get mixed good.
8. 8
   Bake in a well greased and floured tube pan for an hour at 350°.