Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
enough buttermilk to make a soft dough

Preparation

Sift together all dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal.
Add enough buttermilk to make a soft dough.
Knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured board.
Cut and place on biscuit sheet. Bake in a 450\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 12 large biscuits.