BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening
3/4 cups buttermilk

Sift flour, salt, soda and baking powder together.
Add shortening, then gradually add buttermilk and work into a dough that is stiff.
Pinch off enough dough to roll with both hands into each biscuit. Dough may also be rolled out onto a floured board or surface and cut into biscuits with a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place in greased pan and bake in moderate oven until done and brown.