Old Southern Biscuits

By 12_34

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. vegetable shortening (solid)
• 2 c. self-rising flour
• 1 c. buttermilk
• Melted better (optional)

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Cut shortening into flour with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring the mixture just until moistened.

Pat dough to 1/2" thickness; cut with a 2" round cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake @ 450 degrees for 14 minutes or until golden.

Brush hot biscuits with melted butter.