Juanita'S Drop Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together twice.
Using two knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until well mixed.
Add buttermilk; stir well.
Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet.
Place a pat of butter on each biscuit.
Bake 10 minutes at 425\u00b0.
Yields 26 biscuits.