Golden Pound Cake

1-3/4 c. sifted flour                    1/4 c. butter

1 c. sugar                                3/4 c. milk

2 tsp. baking powder                     1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt                               5 unbeaten egg yolks

1/4 c. soft shortening (Crisco)


Heat oven to 350 deg. Line with parchment paper a greased loaf pan 9x5x2½". Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add shortening, butter, milk, vanilla, and egg yolks. Beat 2 minutes in mixer on medium speed, or 300 strokes by hand. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly. Bake 65 to 70 minutes (about 1-1/4 hours.)