2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Dash of salt
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 c. butter, butter or shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. melted butter
All-purpose flour (optional)

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter or shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk. Mix quickly to make a soft dough.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead a few times to make a soft dough, don't over knead or the biscuits will turn hard and dry. Roll out to a 6x6 inch square. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

With knife, cut dough into 12 even portions. Do not separate. Bake at 400 degrees until golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with flour, if desired, when biscuits come out of the oven. Serve piping hot with butter, jam and/or honey. 12 biscuits.