SOUR MILK COOKIES

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Large eggs
• 2/3 cup Buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar) (Originally sour milk. Substituted with buttermilk for modern preference. Alternatively, use milk and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar per cup of milk.)
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Hot water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Add the baking soda mixture to the buttermilk, stirring until it foams slightly.
2. 2Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the cardamom seeds. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.