2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup buttermilk or thick milk
5 cups flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in milk and flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

Bake in hot oven for about 10 minute.