Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:
2 cups plain flour (sifted)
2 tsp baking powder (sifted)
1/2 tsp baking soda (sifted)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk

Methods:

1. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  
2. Stir in buttermilk and knead dough gently.
3. Roll out to 1/2" thickness.  Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake in a preheated oven of 200 degree Celsius for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips: 

1. Cooled biscuits can be freeze in resealable plastic freezer bags.  To use, heat in a preheated oven of 170 degree Celsius for 15-20 minutes.
2. Serve this biscuits with spread of butter and your favorite jam.  

This recipe is adapted from 'Taste of Home' by Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming.