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 and 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 on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.

Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick mass; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.