1 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
1 egg
6 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg. Add 5 cups flour. Turn on board with 1 cup flour. Knead until dough cracks on surface and does not stick to board. Roll 1/4-inch thick. Cut. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 275 degrees for 50 minutes or until slightly brown.