Southern Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients into lg bowl; cut in Crisco.
2. 2
   Stir in buttermilk to make soft dough, mixing just enough for ingredients to hold together, not into a smooth ball.
3. 3
   Overworking the dough will produce tough biscuits.
4. 4
   Turn out onto floured surface.
5. 5
   I use waxed or parchment paper, which I then flour.
6. 6
   Pat the dough gently to flatten the mound of dough.
7. 7
   Flatten only enough so that you can fold the dough over.
8. 8
   The easiest way to do this is to lift one side of the waxed paper with one hand and use your other to gently lower the dough onto itself.
9. 9
   Works like a charm, believe me.
10. 10
    Next, gently roll the two layers of dough out enough to fold and roll again.
11. 11
    Do this 4-5 times total; then roll out dough to 1/2 thick.
12. 12
    Cut with cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet.
13. 13
    Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.