2 c. plus 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 tbsp. shortening or lard
1 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease cookie sheet. Mix dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Rub or cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. (Can be made ahead. Spoon into container, cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.) Pour in buttermilk and mix lightly. Roll dough on lightly floured surface 3/4 inch thick, adding as little extra flour as possible. Cut out biscuits, using floured rim of juice glass or biscuit cutter. Place at least 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve hot. Makes about fifteen 2 inch biscuits.

Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 12 to 14 minutes.