Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup buttermilk
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
