2 c  All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Soda
3/4 ts Salt
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c  Shortening
1 1/2 c  Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450. Mix flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Cut in
shortening with a pastry blender. Add buttermilk and mix quickly until
dough forms a ball. Turn out on a floured surface and knead a few times.
Pat or roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness; then cut with a floured biscuit
cutter. Bake approximately 12 mintes on an ungreased baking sheet. Yield:
approx. 15 biscuits MILK GRAVY: Save 4 tablespoons of pan drippings (or
butter) and place over low heat. Stir in 4 tbs. of flour and continue
stirring until smooth and bubbly. Add 2 cups milk and stir until thickened.
Salt and pepper to taste and serve piping hot.