Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Martha White self-rising flour
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
shortening

Preparation

Mix flour and baking powder.
Heat oven to 500\u00b0.
Mix in buttermilk.
Put 2 tablespoons butter into 1/4 cup measure and fill with shortening.
Melt butter/margarine mixture in oven in iron skillet.
Shape dough into biscuits with hands; add more flour if dough is sticky.
Place biscuits into skillet and turn to coat.
Bake 10 minutes at 500\u00b0.