Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 4 cups self-rising flour, plus more for rolling out
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

2.In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar; mix well. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly. Add buttermilk and stir just until a soft dough forms.

3.Lightly flour a flat surface; using a rolling pin, roll out dough to 1-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into round biscuits and place on prepared baking sheet.

4.Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until light golden. Serve warm, or remove to a wire rack to cool completely.