Buttermilk Cathead Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. 3
   Cut in the shortening, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the flour mixture has the consistency of course-ground cornmeal.
4. 4
   Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Stir the mixture until the buttermilk is fully incorporated.
6. 6
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead carefully a couple of times.
7. 7
   To make the biscuits, pinch off a 3-inch ball of dough and mold a slightly rounded ball.
8. 8
   Place the biscuits onto an ungreased baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits turn a light golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.