Mix, shortening sugar, and eggs together well.

Stir in buttermilk, mix well.

Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Add flour mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well.

Chill dough about 1 hour.

Drop by rounded teaspoon full 2 inches apart.

Bake at 400°F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Note: to make buttermilk or sour milk (1/2 cup sweet milk plus 1-1/2 teaspoon vinegar into milk let see 5 minutes, before adding.)