1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
3 3/4 c. flour + 1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ground cardamom

Mix in order given. Chill dough. Shape into 4 loaves on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Slice loaves and lay on flat side on 2 cookie sheets. Return to oven until brown, about 15 minutes. (You may sprinkle sugar over the top of loaves before baking if you wish.)