Buttermilk Biscuits

Makes 12 biscuits

2 c. flour

½ t. baking soda

1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt

5 T. chilled shortening

1 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until coarse crumbs form. Add buttermilk, tossing with fork until dough forms. Gather into a disk and knead lightly a few times, just until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough to ¾ inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden; about 12-15 minutes.