Sweet Short Biscuits for Shortbread

Directions

Sift flour, salt and soda and sugar together in medium mixing bowl.

Mix in shortening with tips of fingers; add buttemilk and gently knead into a semi-stiff ball of dough.

Note: Add more flour if needed.

Lift dough onto well-floured work surface, knead JUST UNTIL SMOOTH and firm enough to handle.

Roll or pat (preferred) to ½ inch thick, and cut with floured cutter, or with knife, or rim of drinking glass.

Place biscuits on greased cookie sheet, and bake in preheated 400℉ (200℃) oven for 10 to 15 min., or until brown.