Bacon-Cheese Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal; set aside.
2. 2
   Combine buttermilk and soda, stirring until soda dissolves.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk mixture, bacon, cheese and onion to flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. 4
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
5. 5
   Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. 6
   Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Yields about 1 1/2 dozen.