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 pastry blender until 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 all ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out on floured board and knead 4 or 5 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Place on lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.