Buttermilk Biscuits

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees C.
2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl with fork.
3. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; add buttermilk.
4. Mix, quickly, JUST until mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl.
5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, knead about 6 strokes to mix thoroughly.
6. Use a biscuit cutter, using a straight downward motion, w/o twisting.
7. Press dough trimmings together and cut, to use all the dough.
8. Place them all on a non greased baking pan.
9. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden.