SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
2¼ C. sifted all-purpose flour ¾ tsp. salt ½ tsp. soda 1 Tbsp. baking powder ½ C. + 2 Tbsp. shortening ¾ to 1 C. buttermilk
Sift together flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Stir in ¾ C. milk. Add enough more milk to make dough light and soft but not sticky. Turn out on lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Knead gently about 6 times. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in Gas oven at 450 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 12 2-inch biscuits.