1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring or anise

Sift dry ingredients together. Mix sugar, shortening, egg and flavoring; add buttermilk and dry ingredients. Chill dough and roll out. Can be frosted and decorated for Christmas, Easter and Halloween or left plain with nutmeg for coffee. Use Christmas or Easter cut outs.