1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. almonds (chopped) (optional)
5 cardamom pods (crushed)

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add flour, buttermilk and rest of ingredients. On floured board, shape dough into 3 rolls. Place onto cookie sheet. Dough will be sticky.

Bake in 300 degree oven 25 minutes or until light brown. Cool, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Toast first on one side on cookie sheet and then the other in a 250 degree oven until light brown and dry.