2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Soda
3/4 ts Salt
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Shortening
1 1/2 c Buttermilk
Preheat oven to 450. Mix flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Cut in
shortening with a pastry blender. Add buttermilk and mix quickly until
dough forms a ball. Turn out on a floured surface and knead a few
times. Pat or roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness; then cut with a
floured biscuit cutter. Bake approximately 12 mintes on an ungreased
baking sheet. Yield: approx. 15 biscuits MILK GRAVY: Save 4
tablespoons of pan drippings (or butter) and place over low heat.
Stir in 4 tbs. of flour and continue stirring until smooth and
bubbly. Add 2 cups milk and stir until thickened. Salt and pepper to
taste and serve piping hot.
Yields
15 Servings