2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 1/2 c. flour
4 lg. eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. water or 1 tbsp. lemon extract
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Grated rind of 2 lemons

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Sift flour, measure and sift with soda and salt. Add to first mixture alternately with buttermilk and water (or 1 tablespoon lemon extract instead of water). Add lemon juice and grated rind. Pour into greased and floured tube or bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.