Baking Powder Biscuits(Roberts)

2 c All-purpose flour

1 tb Double acting baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1/4 c Unsalted butter

-??Shortening 3/4 c Buttermilk

COMBINE FLOUR, baking powder, salt and butter in a mixer and mix until crumbly. Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough holds together. Do not over-mix. Turn out on a floured surface and roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds or squares. Place fairly close together on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 450F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK