Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 to 3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
Mix in shortening.
Add milk and mix well.
(The dough should be easy to handle and hold together.)
Turn out onto a floured surface.
Flour your hands and gently knead the dough to form a smooth ball.
Flatten with your hands and roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with a biscuit cutter and place biscuit on greased cookie sheet.
Roll leftover dough back into a ball, roll out and cut again.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.