"Could-Be Bojangles" Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. self-rising flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 stick butter, melted

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients, blending well.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in buttermilk.
Dough will be sticky.
Knead lightly 4 to 5 times; then roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into biscuits.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush tops with melted butter.