Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
4. 4
   Add the buttermilk, tossing with a fork until a dough forms.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Gather into a disk.
7. 7
   Knead lightly a few times just until smooth.
8. 8
   (The dough can be made up to 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until ready to use).
9. 9
   Pat the dough to 3/4 inch thick.
10. 10
    Using a biscuit cutter or a glass dipped in flour, cut out biscuits.
11. 11
    Place the biscuits, on an ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
12. 12
    Gather dough trimmings, pat to 3/4 inch thick and cut out more biscuits.
13. 13
    Bake the biscuits until golden, 12-15 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve hot.