*Ingredients
°2 cups all-purpose flour
°1 1⁄2 teaspoons of salt
°1 tablespoon of sugar
°4 teaspoons baking powder
°1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
°3 tsp vegetable shortening
°4 tsp Crisco Flavored Butter
°1 c buttermilk
* Methods
Preheat oven 400°F; Blend 2 c all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 4 tsp baking powder, also 1/4 tsp baking soda in mixing bowl ; CUT shortening to mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stirring in 1 cup buttermilk until a soft dough forms (dough will be very loose and sticky at this point).
Spreading flour on wooden board; Turning dough onto a floured board and knead gently 10-12 times
Divided dough in half; GENTLY pat or roll each half into an 8-inch circle 1/2-inch thick.
Cutting cookies - pressing down - with 2-inch cookie cutter.
Reforme scraps by working them as as possible & continue to cut.
Placing cutting cookies on ungreased baking sheet, edges only touching; Brushing tops of the cookies with milk.
Baked for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Directly brushing cookies with margarine (or butter) after bake.
Enjoy !
