Southern Tea Cakes

• 4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  baking soda
• 2  teaspoon  baking powder
• 2  cup  sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2  cup  buttermilk
• 1/2  lb  (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Dough should be soft. Roll dough out onto a floured surface until approximately 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough into desired shapes and bake on a slightly greased sheet for 10 to 12 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 dozen
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen