Kentucky Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, Margarine or 1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon melted butter
all-purpose flour (optional)

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Cut in butte ror shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk, mix quickly to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead a few times to make a soft dough, don't overknead or the biscuits will turn hard and dry.
Roll out to a 6 inch by 6 inch square. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
With knife, cut dough into 12 even portions. Do not separate.
Brush on melted butter, bake at 400\u00b0F until golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with flour if desired, when biscuits come out of the oven.
Serve piping hot with butter, jam or honey.