3 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
4 tbsp. buttermilk powder & 1 c. water or 1 c. fresh buttermilk

Mix dry ingredients (including buttermilk powder if using it). Cut in shortening until like coarse cornmeal. Add the buttermilk or water. Roll out about 1/2" thick on floured surface and cut out with round cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet with sides of biscuits touching and bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes or desired brownness.