Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredientes

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

5 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening

1 cup buttermilk

Instrucciones

Preheat oven to 425

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda

Using pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening

Add buttermilk, tossing with fork til dough forms

Turn dough out onto floured surface

Gather into a disk; knead a few times til smooth

(Can be wrapped in plastic and stored in frig for up to 2 hours Pat dough to 3/4" thick

Cut out biscuits

Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet

Bake til golden, about 12-15 minutes; serve warm