2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. almond extract
4 egg whites

Sift dry ingredients, add shortening, 2/3 cup milk, extract and beat 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup milk and egg whites, beat another 2 minutes. Bake in 2 (9 inch) round pans or 9 x 13 inch pan, greased and floured, for 25 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees.