Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Melt shortening in small pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Mix flour, buttermilk and melted shortening.
4. 4
   Mix, adding water slowly (the dough will be soft).
5. 5
   Place dough on floured wax paper and knead (just a few times).
6. 6
   Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter.
7. 7
   Place a small amount of melted shortening in baking pan and place biscuits in pan.
8. 8
   Brush top of each biscuit with melted shortening.
9. 9
   Bake for about 15 minutes, or until bottoms are brown. Broil to brown tops.
10. 10
    Makes about 6 biscuits.