Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. shortening
oleo
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together.
Cut in shortening until mixture has coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk all at once.
Stir until dough stays together.
Knead well for 1 minute on floured breadboard.
Pat out dough 3/4-inch thick.
Cut in rounds. Place on a cookie sheet with a bit of oleo on each.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen.