Grandmother Lou's Pound Cake

Cream butter with mixer; gradually add sugar and eggs one at a time, beating after each.

Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.

Stir in flavor; pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.

Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 3 loaves.