2 c. Gold Medal Flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening

Heat oven to 450°F.

Sift dry ingredients together in bowl; cut in shortening. Stir in buttermilk. Let out onto floured board and mound up kneading lightly.

Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Spread dough with melted butter.

Fold dough over and cut out the biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Makes 16 (2 inch) biscuits.

Leftovers may be warmed in Microwave next day or when needed.