1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1/3 c. shortening, melted or oil
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
5 c. flour
Vanilla

Mix in order given. Chill real cold, at least 2 hours (better if overnight). Roll pieces into a pencil-size length and form into a figure 8. Bake for 8 minutes until light brown at 350 degrees.

This was my grandmother's, Gustie Peterson, recipe.