Tea Cakes

1. 1

   Cream shortening and sugar.

2. 2

   Add slightly beaten eggs, sweet milk, vanilla and nutmeg and stir well.

3. 3

   Mix buttermilk and soda and then add to the mixture.

4. 4

   Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough.

5. 5

   Roll thin, cut into strips lengthwise and then across to make squares and rectangles.

6. 6

   Place in greased pans and bake at 400u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Yields 10 to 12 dozen tea cakes.

No additional tips available.