Helen'S Country Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 475°.
2. 2
   In a bowl, rub flour and shortening together with hands until mixture looks like meal.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk and stir until it forms a ball.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead lightly until dough is no longer sticky.
5. 5
   Roll out and cut into 16 biscuits.
6. 6
   Roll dough into 1/4-inch thick if biscuits are to be folded over.
7. 7
   Bake 8 minutes.