Ganzie’S Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse meal or like small peas. Start adding 3/4 cup buttermilk. Mix together with a fork and see if it looks like it will hold together. If it seems too dry, add more buttermilk until the dough will form a ball.
2. 2
   Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and work just a little until you get a nice ball. Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick. You want to work the biscuits as little as possible so the gluten doesn't start to develop. Also, these biscuits need to be a little thicker than most because they won't rise as much with all that shortening.
3. 3
   Using a biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and put on an ungreased baking sheet. If you want to have crispy sides, give them some space on the sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.