Grease tube pan; preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Set two sticks of
butter aside to break. Separate egg; beat whites till stiff and
set divagation.

Cut butter into boodle. Add egg yolks and beat a piddling.

Measure flour; use a small amount to mix with nuts until they are
well-floured. Mix soda into flour. Stir flour into butter/sugar/egg
assortment. Add sour cream and vanilla. Can do all this with an electric
sociable, but now use a spoon to fold in egg whites.