BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup shortening plus 1 Tbs.
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 Tbsp. sugar
3/4-1 cup buttermilk (nonfat is fine)
Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar and sugar if desired, but
it's not necessary. Otherwise, mix well. Add shortening and cut
in with pastry cutter, 2 knives, or fingers. Pour in buttermilk
to make dough that is not crumbly or sticky. I usually use 1 cup,
unless the buttermilk is thin. Stir dough with a fork until mixed
well.
Put dough out on floured surface, knead only 3 times, roll or pat
out and cut with biscuit cutter. Re-roll scraps and cut out.
Place in pan and bake in preheated 425 degree oven about 10
minutes or until golden brown.