2 c. self rising flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1 stick butter, melted

Combine flour, baking powder and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk. Place dough on a floured surface, knead lightly 3 or 4 times. Dough will be soft. Roll dough and cut with biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until brown. Brush remaining melted butter on top of cooked biscuits while still hot.