Kentucky Biscuits(Makes 12) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 c. oleo or shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 Tbsp. melted butter
all-purpose flour (optional)

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
Cut in oleo or shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk.
Mix quickly to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead a few times, don't over knead or the biscuits will turn hard and dry.
Roll out to a 6 x 6-inch square.
Place on ungreased pan.
Cut into 12 portions.
Bake at 400\u00b0 about 15 minutes.