Prairie Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 - cups all-purpose flour
• 2 - teaspoons salt
• 1 - teaspoon baking soda
• 6 - Tablespoons shortening
• 2 - cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease cookie sheet

1. In a mixing bowl, sift in the flour, salt and baking powder.
2. Next, cut in the shortening.
3. Add the buttermilk.
4. Stir into a relatively stiff dough.
5. Kneed slightly.
6. On a floured board, roll the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness.
7. Cut into biscuits.
8. Place biscuits on cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Ed "Biscuit" Sheet