Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. buttermilk
melted butter

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.
Add buttermilk, stirring the mixture just until moistened.
Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 14 minutes or until golden.
Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter.