Basic Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. plain flour*
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

*Note:
Two cups sifted self-rising flour may be used in place of the plain flour.
Omit all of the dry ingredients, except the sugar if self-rising flour is used.