Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until shortening is the size of peas.
2. 2
   Add buttermilk, stirring with fork until dry ingredients are moistened. (Dough will resemble cottage cheese and be sticky.)
3. 3
   Turn dough out onto a heavily-floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cutter.
4. 4
   Place on lightly-greased baking sheet.
5. 5
   Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. 6
   Brush with butter.
7. 7
   Yeild:
8. 8
   10 biscuits.