Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour and sugar.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth.
6. 6
   Knead gently just until smooth.
7. 7
   Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Cut into rounds with floured 2 1/2-inch cutter.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Brush hot biscuits with melted butter.
12. 12
    Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.