Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sugar

4 tsp. baking powder

1/3 cup shortening

1 1/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat over to 400°.
   
   
2. Combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
   
   
3. Place the flour mixture into a mixer bowl and turn the mixer on low. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture a little bit at a time. Mix for 4–5 minutes until the mixture is crumbly.
   
   
4. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and mix just until the dough is moist. Do not overmix.
   
   
5. Place dough on floured surface and knead gently. press to about 1 1/2 inches thick.
   
   
6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut dough into biscuits.
   
   
7. Place biscuits onto cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes; until golden brown.
   
   
8. Remove from oven and cool.