Famous Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, sugar and soda. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in buttermilk.
4. 4
   Knead dough on floured board or cloth 10 times or until smooth.
5. 5
   Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds with floured biscuit cutter.
6. 6
   Place biscuits, touching, on ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
8. 8
   Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from oven.
9. 9
   Makes 8 to 10 biscuits.