Mama’s Biscuits 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening 2/3 or 3/4 cup buttermilk 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. 3. Add the buttermilk, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. 4. Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 21/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on a greased
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