Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ⅓ cup shortening
• 1½ cups whole buttermilk
• Extra shortening (melted, for tops)

Instructions

1. Stir flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
2. Add buttermilk, mix gently. Don’t overmix.
3. Grease skillet, flour hands, shape 6 biscuits by hand.
4. Brush tops with melted shortening.
5. Bake at 450°F for 15–20 mins. Remove from skillet to cool.