1 c. butter, softened
3 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
5 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter with mixer; gradually add sugar and eggs one at a time, beating after each. Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in flavor; pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.

Bake at 325°F for 1 hour or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 3 loaves.