Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift flour.
Mix in baking powder and salt. Work in shortening.
Pour in milk.
May need a little more milk.
Flour board and knead dough a little.
Dough will be soft and sticky. Place small amount of flour in hands.
Roll lightly a small amount of dough into a ball.
Place on greased pan.
Cook at 400\u00b0 until lightly brown.
Place butter on top of biscuit and return to oven until golden brown.