Country Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. melted butter

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, soda and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until fine.
Add buttermilk, stirring quickly, until mixed.
Turn out onto floured board and knead gently several times.
Form into a ball and pat out 1/4-inch thick.
Spread with half the butter.
Fold over, forming 2 layers.
Brush top with remaining butter.
Cut into rolls with floured biscuit cutter. Place 1/2-inch apart in buttered 9-inch pan.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Serve with butter.