Texas Bob's Grandmother's Biscuits

• servings: 12
• active time: 15 mins
• total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients:

– 2 cups flour

– 4 teaspoons baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 5 tablespoons Crisco (shortening)

– 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

3. Cut in Crisco using two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Pour in buttermilk and mix until the dough just comes together.

5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out and cut into biscuit shapes with a cutter.

6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.