Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

by Ellie Weightman

2 1/2 cups SELF RISING FLOUR

2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup shortening (or 1/2 cup butter and omit the shortening)
1 1/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

In medium bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.  Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter/shortening until crumbly.  Stir in buttermilk until dough leaves sides of bowl.  Drop dough by rounded tablespoons or a large muffin scoop onto a cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 12 -18 biscuits.