Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

4 cups self-rising flour, plus more for rolling out

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 cup vegetable shortening

2 cups buttermilk

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

2.In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar; mix well. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly. Add buttermilk and stir just until a soft dough forms.

3.Lightly flour a flat surface; using a rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into round biscuits and place on prepared baking sheet.

4.Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until light golden. Serve warm, or remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note

•Serve these with a little butter for the perfect addition to breakfast...or any meal, for that matter!