Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt (if desired); using fork, mix well. Using pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk; using fork, mix just until mixture forms soft dough.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 6 to 8 times to mix thoroughly.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
With floured cutter, cut out biscuits.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.