2 c. self-rising flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 lb. sliced bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside.

Combine buttermilk and soda, stirring until soda dissolves. Add buttermilk mixture, bacon and cheese to flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.

Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yield: About 1 1/2 dozen.