Buttermilk Biscuits

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender cut in finely shortening. Add buttermilk. Stir with a fork to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times.

Roll or pat to desired thickness. Cut with a floured 1 3/4" cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet close together for soft sided biscuits.

Bake in preheated 425 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.