Old Southern Biscuits

We enjoyed these for a special Saturday breakfast. The girls loved rolling them out and cutting them.

Old Southern Biscuits
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
Melted butter (optional)
Preparation:
Cut shortening into flour with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring the mixture just until moistened.
Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425° for 14 minutes or until golden. Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter, if desired.
Southern Living, OCTOBER 2002