Buttermilk Biscuits

4 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

1/2 c. shortening

1 c. buttermilk

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add shortening and mix with pastry blender (picture of one from Williams-Sonoma below) until it is “crumbly” in texture. Stir in buttermilk. Pat out to desired thickness on a floured surface. Cut with round cutter and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.