Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening, margarine or butter
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

In a bowl, stir together dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening, margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center, add milk all at once.
Stir just until dough clings together.
On a lightly floured surface, knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes.
Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with biscuit cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
Makes 10.