Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Mix the first 4 ingredients.
Cut in shortening; rub by hand until crumbly.
Pour buttermilk into flour mixture and knead 3 to 4 times.
Roll dough to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
Fold over and cut into 2 to 3-inch biscuits.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven until very lightly browned.