Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. self-rising flour
1 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder; stir well.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add 2 cups buttermilk and mix just to moisten.
Roll out dough to 1-inch thick and cut into biscuits.
Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets; brush tops with remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Serves 12.