Ingredients:
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).
In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
Beat egg, add sugar gradually and continue beating. Add lemon juice, shortening, and caraway seeds. Add dry ingredients. Shape into roll (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter) and wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm enough to slice thin. Bake in preheated 400 degree F (200 C) oven for 10 minutes.
Makes 60 thin (2 1/2 inch) cookies.
Date: February 5, 2005