MIX SHORTENING, SUGAR, AND EGGS THOROUGHLY. STIR IN BUTTERMILK. MEASURE FLOUR BY DIPPING METHOD. STIR FLOUR, SALT, AND SODA TOGETHER. BLEND INTO SUGAR MIXTURE. CHILL FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR. HEAT OVEN TO 4000F. DROP DOUGH BY TEASPOONFULS ONTO COOKIE SHEETS 2" APART. (COOKIE SHEET SHEETS SHOULD BE LIGHTLY GREASED.) BAKE 8 TO 10 MINUTES.