Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda in a bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal.
Stir in the buttermilk.
Dough needs to be pliable and easy to roll.
If dough is too sticky, add a little flour at a time.
Roll out dough on a floured surface and knead lightly.
Cut biscuits and place on a buttered pan.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.