Betsy 12-16 biscuits
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 cup Crisco
1/4 cup butter
1 cup buttermilk
Bisquick for flouring board
1. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
2. Cut in Crisco and butter.
3. Stir in buttermilk until just moistened.
4. Place dough on board lightly spread with Bisquick; knead about 13 times. Roll or pat out about 1/2 inch thick. *Dot with butter. Cut into rounds and bake on un-greased pan for 12-15 minutes at 450.
*Note in margin of original recipe says to “dot with butter” but not clearly indicated just where and when to “dot”!
