BUTTERMILK BISCUITS A LA ANNIE

¼ c. shortening,
2 c. self-rising flour
¾ c. (approx.) buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In large bowl cut shortening into flour. Add milk to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead about 10-12 times. Roll out to ½ inch thick. Use biscuit cutter or floured glass to cut biscuits. Don’t turn and twist the cutter. Just down and up. Place carefully on the ungreased cookie sheet and bake until nice and brown. Immediately brush with butter.

Red lobster biscuits: Add 1 c. shredded cheddar, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, to the flour mixture. You may need to add little more buttermilk. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and cook for 8-10 min. Add ¼ tsp dried parsley to melted butter before brushing on.