Tea Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, stir rogether dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles peas.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and stir.
5. 5
   Turn out dough onto floured surface and knead slightly.
6. 6
   Spread out dough to approximately 1 inch thick.
7. 7
   Using a 6.5 cm diameter cookie cutter or lightly floured glass, cut out biscuits and place on ungreased cookie sheet so that the biscuits touch as they are baking.
8. 8
   Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown.