Morning Biscuits
["2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "5 Tbsp. shortening", "1 c. buttermilk"]
["Preheat oven to 425\u00b0. Sift dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and pour in buttermilk. Mix just until ingredients are combined and a soft dough is formed. Do not overmix. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently until it is soft and elastic (not sticky). Pat dough out until about 1/2-inch thick. Cut circles with a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place the biscuits 1/2-inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet for a crisp-crusted biscuit or touching each other for a softer biscuit. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["flour", "salt", "sugar", "baking soda", "baking powder", "shortening", "buttermilk"]