Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar together.
Blend buttermilk and soda.
Cut shortening into dry ingredients until consistency of rice grains.
Gradually add milk to shortening mixture.
Turn onto lightly floured board.
Knead gently 5 to 6 times.
Roll out to 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields 12 to 16 biscuits.