2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine first 5 ingredients, mixing well; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine buttermilk and soda; add to dry ingredients, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 to 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. Yield: 10 biscuits.