Enjoy this recipe from Big Book of Country Baking.
Submitted by: Staci Meyers from Montezuma, GA
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1/2 c. shortening, chilled in freezer
2/3 to 3/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. butter, melted
Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until incorporated and dough leaves sides of bowl. Dough will be sticky. knead dough 3 to 4 times on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness about 2 to 4 passes with a rolling pin. cut dough with a biscuit cutter, pressing straight down with cutter. Place biscuits on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Brush tops of warm biscuits with melted butter. Makes about one doz.