3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. shortening, Crisco
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
Crisco for frying - beset results

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt. Cream shortening, blend in sugar. Then add beaten eggs and vanilla. Then add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, stirring until well mixed. Chill dough. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface. Cut out. Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees F. until golden brown. Set on paper toweling.