Hardy'S Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. baking powder (level)
1 tsp. soda (level)
1 tsp. sugar (level)
3 1/2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift first four ingredients together; cut in shortening and slowly add buttermilk.
(If dough is too soft, add little more flour before kneading.)
Pat or roll out to 3/4-inch thick.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until brown.
Makes 15 medium size biscuits.
(Place pan of biscuits in middle of oven to bake a more uniform biscuit.)
Brush tops with butter after removing from oven.