Leah Chase's Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 °F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
7. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8 to10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Leah Chase, Dooky Chase, New Orleans, LA