Buttermilk Biscuits

Very tender and light. Good served hot with butter or molasses.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour (I use unbleached)
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Add buttermilk and mix lightly just until a ball is formed.
4. Knead very briefly.
5. Put on a lightly floured board and roll out to approximately 1/2" thick.
6. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
7. Gather scraps together and re-roll and cut.
8. Put on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400F oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.