Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 3 tablespoons shortening 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• blender

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; stir well.
2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 10 to 12 times.
4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
5. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.