Southern Buttermilk Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda.
Turn into a medium bowl.
Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add buttermilk and stir just until dough holds together.
A little more buttermilk may be needed.
Turn onto floured board and knead lightly until dough is smooth.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into rounds.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 biscuits.