Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Mix flour with baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk; stir with fork until soft dough is formed.
5. 5
   Place dough on lightly floured board; knead 20 times.
6. 6
   Pat or roll lightly until dough is 1/2-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut with floured 2- or 3-inch cookie cutter.
8. 8
   Brush with melted butter.
9. 9
   Bake on ungreased baking sheet about 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Brush with melted butter again.
11. 11
    Makes 18 two-inch or 7 three-inch biscuits.
12. 12
    Note: Recipe may be doubled.