1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract

Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Chill overnight or 3 to 4 hours, covered. Dough tin very soft. Roll out thick. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes.