2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients together and roll out and cut for baking. For Teacakes: use 1/2 cup butter milk with 1 teaspoon baking soda (soda dissolved in buttermilk leave out or omit 1 teaspoon baking powder.