Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tsp. baking powder
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
5 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles crumbs.
Add buttermilk all at once and stir until dough follows fork around bowl.
Knead 1/2 minute. Roll 1/2-inch thick.
Brush with melted fat.
Fold over and cut double biscuits.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen.