3 cups self-rising flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cup buttermilk

Sift together first 3 ingredients Cut in shortening; add buttermilk. Knead dough and roll out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out and bake at 350°F until golden brown. Biscuits may be brushed with melted butter before baking.

These can be made ahead and frozen, then defrosted when ready to bake.