COLONIAL BISCUITS

COLONIAL BISCUITS

1 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt 3 tbsp. Crisco shortening 1/2 c. buttermilk Mix dry ingredients together. Add 1 tablespoon shortening and fork mix until crumbly. Add buttermilk and fork mix again. Knead LIGHTLY (do not work too much!). Turn out onto board. Flatten dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a glass or biscuit cutter. Makes approximately 6. In 500 degree oven, melt 2 tablespoons shortening in heavy skillet. Put biscuits in the skillet. Cook in oven turning once, 10 minutes. cooks.com