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Miss Bessie's Lemon Pound Cake

1 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water

1. In a bowl cream together shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed.
2. In a bowl beat together eggs, buttermilk, and lemon extract. Stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Sift together flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Add to the creamed mixture with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in hot water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour into a greased fluted cake pan.
4. Bake at 325*F for 45 minutes or until done.

Makes 8 servings.