Country Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. melted butter

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add buttermilk; blend well.
Turn onto floured surface. Knead gently several times.
Pat out to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread with half the butter.
Fold over to form 2 layers.
Brush top with remaining butter; cut with biscuit cutter.
Place 1/2-inch apart in greased 9-inch baking pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.