Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the shortening and the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Using a wooden spoon, stir just until a dough forms.
6. 6
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
7. 7
   Pat or roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch-thick round.
8. 8
   Using a lightly floured 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out 24 biscuits as close together as possible.
9. 9
   Transfer the biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are risen and golden.
10. 10
    Serve warm.