1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 6-8 strokes to mix thoroughly.

With floured rolling pin, roll out to 3/4 inch thick. With floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, cut into biscuits. With pancake turner, place on ungreased cookie sheet nearly touching for soft sided biscuits. Press trimmings and roll out as above. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Makes 10. Each biscuit about 135 calories.