Buttermilk Biscuits - flour

Method

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Combine flour with salt and baking powder.
• Use 2 knives or a pastry blender to cut in butter or substitute.
• No piece of shortening should be larger than a pea. Add buttermilk and stir the mixture until it holds together. Briefly knead on lightly floured surface.
• Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch rounds.
• Place in ungreased 9-inch baking pan and bake at 400° about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are nicely browned.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes about 1 dozen.