Southern Biscuits

• 2 cups flour (3 for larger recipe)
• 2 tsp sugar (3 for larger recipe)
• 2 tsp baking powder (3 for larger recipe)
• 1 tsp salt (1 ½ for larger recipe)
• ½ tsp soda (3/4 for larger recipe)
• 1/3 cup shortening (1/2 for larger recipe)
• 2/3 cups buttermilk (1 for larger recipe)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Mix dry ingredients in food processor or by hand.
3. Add shortening, pulse until mixture looks like meal.
4. Add just enough buttermilk to make a soft, easy to roll dough.
5. Knead 20-25 times.
6. Roll a little less than ½" thick, cut and place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes.
8. These are more tender than regular baking powder biscuits. Great with sausage gravy.