Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. 2
   Put the flour in a large bowl. Cut shortening into the flour with a pastry blender or two knives until it is the size of small crumbs. Add buttermilk and mix gently until just blended.
3. 3
   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly by folding dough over itself a couple of times-about 20 seconds is enough. Press dough lightly with fingertips to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut biscuits into circles with a biscuit cutter or an empty glass. Make sure that you push straight down and do not twist while cutting.
4. 4
   Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
5. 5
   Serve with homemade preserves, jelly, honey, molasses, sorghum, sausage patties, country ham, sausage gravy ... or just slather them with good ol' butter.