Basic Buttermilk Biscuits
["2 c. plain flour*", "2 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. cream of tartar", "1/4 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. buttermilk"]
["*Note:", "Two cups sifted self-rising flour may be used in place of the plain flour.", "Omit all of the dry ingredients, except the sugar if self-rising flour is used."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking soda", "shortening", "baking powder", "cream of tartar", "salt", "buttermilk"]