Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 heaping tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 to 1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Sift dry ingredients together in large mixing bowl.
With a fork, mix in shortening well.
Stir in enough milk to form a soft dough.
Knead gently for 30 seconds. If dough is too moist, add flour.
Form dough into 10 balls; flatten and place on baking sheet.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with butter.
Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.