3 c. flour, sifted
3 c. sugar, less 3/4 c. reserved for egg whites
1 c. Crisco shortening
5 eggs, separated (Beat whites until stiff but not dry and add the 3/4 c. sugar. Set in refrigerator until needed.)
Flavorings - 1 tsp. each vanilla, butter, almond
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well. Add flour that has soda and salt sifted with it, alternately with milk. Turn beater down to low to add flour and milk, then fold in beaten egg whites until you cannot see any in mixture. This is very important. Pour into a greased tube pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.