2 cups self-rising flour
2/3 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut shortening into flour until it is the size of small crumbs. Add buttermilk. Turn onto floured surface and knead lightly by folding dough over itself a couple of times – about 20 seconds is enough. Press dough with fingertips to ½-inch thickness. Cut biscuits into circles with biscuit cutter or glass. Place on baking sheet and back for about 12 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with homemade preserves, jelly or honey butter.
