4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
2 cups sugar 
2 eggs 
1/2 cup buttermilk 
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened 


1 teaspoon vanilla 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
In a large bowl sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. 
Add remaining ingredients and blend well. 
Dough will be soft and wet. 
On a floured surface shape the dough into a disk, cover 

with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. 
Flour surface again and roll dough out until approximately 1/4 inch 
thick. 
Cut dough into desired shapes and bake on a slightly greased 

sheet pan for 10 to 12 minutes.