Ozark Gardens Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups melted shortening
• 3 cups flour

In large mixing bowl, mix shortening and flour to a smooth gravy like consistency;

Add:

• 1/2 gallon buttermilk, stirring well.

Sift together:

• 6 cups flour
• 5 heaping Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 heaping Tbsp. salt
• 1 rounded tsp. baking soda

Mix well:

Turn out on well floured board; knead lightly but well, adding more flour as needed to make dough that is easily handled. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 inch cutter. This makes a lot of biscuits, more than you will use at one time. Place biscuits on greased baking sheets, brush biscuits with melted shortening and freeze. Remove amount needed to fill plastic bags and store in freezer.

When the urge for good biscuits comes, remove what you need, place in greased baking sheet, let thaw and bake in a 400 degree F (preheated) oven.

By Robin from Washington, IA