Buttermilk Biscuits

INGREDIENTS

• ☐ 4 cups self-rising flour
• ☐ 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ☐ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ☐ 2/3 cup shortening
• ☐ 2 cups buttermilk
• ☐ 1/4 cup buttermilk

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.


2. Lightly grease two baking sheets.


3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.


4. Add 2 cups buttermilk and mix just to moisten.


5. Roll out dough to 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits.


6. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets; brush tops with remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk.


7. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden.