2 cups all-purpose flour | 1 tsp baking powder |
1 tsp salt | 3 tbsp shortening or butter |
1/2 tsp baking soda | |
Combine flour, salt, soda, and baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles course meal. Stir in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with floured biscuit cutter. Bake at 400º for 12 to 15 minutes. Yield 12 to 16 biscuits. |