Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time. Beat well after each. Sift flour, then measure and add salt. Add flour alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Cream well.
Pour batter into well-greased and floured stem angel food pan. Place in cold oven. Set at 325 degrees. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes. Don't open door while baking.