Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda in large bowl until well blended.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk; stir with fork until mixture forms a soft dough.
5. 5
   Place on lightly floured surface; knead 20 times or until smooth.
6. 6
   Pat or roll out dough to 1/2-inch-thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into circles with floured 2-inch cookie cutter.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Brush with half of the butter.
10. 10
    Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Brush with remaining butter.