Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt shortening in a heavy ovenproof skillet.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Add buttermilk; mix well. Pour melted shortening into flour mixture; mix well.
Shape dough into balls. Arrange in skillet, turning to coat lightly with remaining shortening in skillet; flatten slightly.
Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.