2 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 sticks butter
4 c. plain flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
Scant tsp. soda
1 rounded tsp. baking powder
Dash salt
1 tsp. nutmeg or vanilla

Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and beat. Add flour that has been sifted together with soda, baking powder, and salt. Alternating with additions of buttermilk. Add flavoring and stir. Roll out on floured surface and cut rather thick. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes. (For softer teacake use 2 cups sugar).