Buttermilk Biscuits

• vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 12 cup white vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
• 23 cup buttermilk
• melted butter, for brushing (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Lightly spray a large, heavy baking sheet.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar(optional), and salt.
4. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
5. Make a well in center and pour in the buttermilk.
6. Combine the buttermilk and flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
7. Turn dough on a floured surface and knead lightly 4-5 times, just blended.
8. Roll out the dough about 1/2-inch thick.
9. Using a floured 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut the dough into as many rounds as possible using a straight downward motion.
10. Do not twist the cutter or the sides of the biscuits will not rise evenly.
11. Place rounds on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
12. If you want the biscuits with a very soft edge, place the close together on a baking sheet.
13. Knead the dough trimmings together lightly, reroll, and cur out as before.
14. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
15. If you want brush the tops with a little melted butter and serve hot from the oven .
16. Careful to keep an eye on them cooking times may very per stove.
17. Good luck and happy biscuit eating.

vegetable cooking spray, flour, baking powder, sugar, sugar, white vegetable shortening, buttermilk, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/buttermilk-biscuits-417368 (may not work)