Baking Powder Biscuits

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Mix with pastry cutter:

10 TB Shortening (the Crisco cubes are easiest to measure)

2 cups flour

1 TB  baking powder

1/4 baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Add 1  cup buttermilk

 Don't over mix.  Roll onto lightly floured cutting board.  Cut circles out of dough and place on greased cookie sheet.  Bake in 425 degree pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve hot with butter, honey and jam.