1 c. butter
6 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
Milk as needed

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. After the addition of each egg, add flour and salt which has been blended with baking powder together. Add vanilla and beat thoroughly. Milk should be added, if needed, to obtain smooth batter. Bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 60 to 80 minutes.