Cream lard or shortening and sugar together. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Mix in flour and baking pwder, then flavorings and milk. Roll out on floured board and cut in shapes. (the fleur-de-lis is traditional) "Bake by smell" Mrs Sandoval says. Try 190ºC or 10 dozen minutes or until they are golden brown. From Yippy-Yi-Yea, Winter 93, Sheila MacNiven Cameron ----