Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening3/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk; knead dough gently. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes.