Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour

1 T baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 c shortening

1 T pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 c buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400. Combine dry ingredients. Cut shortening in (until pieces are the size of a nut). Stir in milk. Roll in well-floured hands to shape into about 16 biscuits. Cook 2nd rack from the top for 15 minutes.