Kentucky Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter or shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk.
4. 4
   Mix quickly to make soft dough.
5. 5
   Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Knead a few times to make a soft dough (don't overknead or biscuits will turn hard and dry).
7. 7
   Roll out to a 6 x 6-inch square.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   With knife, cut dough into 12 even portions.
10. 10
    Do not separate.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° until golden, about 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Dust with flour, if desired, when biscuits come out of oven.
13. 13
    Serve piping hot with butter, jam and/or honey.