Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Have buttermilk at room temperature.
2. 2
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
3. 3
   Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk, all at once.
5. 5
   Stir until dough follows fork around bowl.
6. 6
   Turn out and knead 1/2 minute.
7. 7
   Roll 3/8-inch thick.
8. 8
   Brush with melted fat or salad oil.
9. 9
   Cut out with a biscuit cutter.
10. 10
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in hot oven at 450°.
11. 11
    Keep dough moist.
12. 12
    Makes 2 dozen small biscuits.