Grannie'S Biscuits
["2 c. flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. shortening, divided", "1 1/3 c. buttermilk"]
["Put first 4 ingredients in sifter; sift.", "Put 1/2 of the shortening in baking pan and other 1/2 in the sifted flour mixture.", "Cut in the shortening.", "Add the buttermilk.", "Stir and dump onto a floured surface, quickly.", "Knead to a smooth ball, quickly."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "soda", "shortening", "buttermilk"]