3 c. white flour
1 1/2 c. barley flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Mix dry ingredients, excepting soda, first, then work in the shortening. Stir in buttermilk and soda until you have a soft dough. Pat or roll on greased cookie sheet 1/2 inch thick. Bake in 425 degree oven about 35 minutes. Oatmeal or rye flour can be substituted in above. A nice change from bread with a meal especially with stew or soup.