Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
melted butter

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together. Cut in shortening. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk. With a fork, stir lightly until all particles are moist.
Pour onto floured pastry board and work in flour until dough isn't sticky. Pat or roll out dough and cut with biscuit cutter.
Place in a greased pan and bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter.
It makes a crisp, flaky biscuit.
Makes about 15 biscuits.