Country Buttermilk Biscuits(By Cozette Mcelroy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk or amount needed

Preparation

Sift flour with baking powder, salt and soda.
Quickly rub in shortening.
Then add enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Turn out on floured dough board and knead lightly a few strokes. Then gently roll out to about 3/4-inch thick.
Cut in rounds and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Grease each biscuit with melted shortening.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Makes 15 biscuits.