1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
3 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cardamom, orange rind, anise seed or almond extract

Mix as for ordinary dough, will be quite thick. Shape in 2 long loaves on cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degree oven or how you think it's done. Remove from oven. Slice loaves in narrow slices and place on cookie sheet. Put back in oven and brown about 15 minutes. Turn over if necessary.