Buttermilk Biscuits

2 c. flour
1 T baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
5 T vegetable shortening
1 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. cut shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Add buttermilk, tossing with a fork, until dough holds together.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and form into a disk. Knead lightly just a few times until smooth.

Pat dough to a 3/4 inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter or glass dipped in flour, cut out biscuits. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. Gather the trimmings and repeat forming and cutting. Put a dot of butter on top of each biscuit.

Bake 12=15 minutes, until golden brown.

YIELD: 1 dozen