Soda Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder and soda with pastry blender or two knives cut into shortening; until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk all at once, just until dough clings together.
Knead lightly floured surface a few times.
Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on cookie sheet and braise with butter. Bake in preheated oven at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.