Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. lard (shortening may be substituted)
1 c. buttermilk (add more if needed)
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together.
Cut in the lard.
Add buttermilk and stir until a soft dough is formed, then turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Roll out (1/2 inch thick for fluffy biscuits, 1/4 inch for crusty thin ones!!).
Cut to size with a biscuit cutter or cup.
Place on a greased pan. Bake at 450\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes.