2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 (heaping) tbsp. shortening
1 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Cut in shortening. Add buttermilk; mix and roll or pat out on floured board to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out biscuits and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes.