Buttermilk Biscuits
["2 c. sifted Martha White self-rising flour", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "7/8 c. buttermilk (1 c. less 2 Tbsp.)", "melted butter or margarine"]
["Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.", "Sift together flour and sugar.", "Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.", "Add buttermilk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.", "Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth.", "Knead gently just until smooth.", "Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.", "Cut into rounds with floured 2 1/2-inch cutter.", "Place on ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.", "Brush hot biscuits with melted butter.", "Makes 10 to 12 biscuits."]
["flour", "sugar", "shortening", "buttermilk", "butter"]