Buttermilk Biscuits

By rickfanciullo

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 2 T's sugar
• 4 t's baking powder
• 1.5 t's salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat to 450.

2. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the butter milk and stir quickly with a fork until mixture forms a soft dough and leaves the sides of the bowl,

4. On a lightly floured surface with floured hands, knead 10 times. Then pat the dough into an 8 inch square. Then cut into 9 individual squares

5. Separate gently and place on cookie sheet about an inch apart and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly brown