2 1/4 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, unbeaten

Sift flour and baking powder together. Cream shortening, sift in dry ingredients, add 3/4 cup milk until flour is dampened. Beat 2 minutes. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat 1 minute. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.