Buttermilk Biscuits Iii

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 cups buttermilk, mixing just enough for dough to come together.
3. 3
   Roll dough out until 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on prepared baking pan. Brush biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
4. 4
   Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden.