Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Mix flour and sugar.
Cut in shortening until mixture is like small peas.
Add buttermilk (more for moister biscuits; less for drier biscuits).
Mix until mixture comes away from sides of bowl. (Should require very little mixing.)
Knead a little and shape into biscuits.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for approximately 12 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and butter top of biscuits.