Old Southern Biscuits

By Reen

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. vegatable shortening
• 2 c. self rising flour
• 1 c. buttermilk
• melted butter (0ptional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425.

Cut shortening into flour with pastry knife until crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring until mixture just moistened.

Pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with 2 inch round cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheet

Bake 14 mins or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter on hot biscuits.