Anonymous Fri Oct 07 15:19:43 2005

3 c Flour,all-purpose,sifted

1 t Salt

1/2 t Baking soda

3 t Baking powder

2/3 c Shortening

1 c Buttermilk

4 T Butter (opt)

1. Preheat oven to 450'F. 2. Sift flour, salt, soda, and baking powder into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening, using 2 knives, a pastry cutteror your hands dusted with flour. Add sufficient buttermilk to make a soft dough. Knead lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board. Roll out to 1/2