Buttermilk Biscuits

3  cups		all-purpose flour
2  tablespoons		sugar
2-1/2  teaspoons		baking powder
1/2  teaspoon		baking soda
1/2  teaspoon		salt
1/2  cup		vegetable shortening
1  cup		buttermilk
1/4  cup		melted unsalted butter

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the shortening with a fork until it looks like cornmeal. Add the milk, slowly, stirring until well mixed.

On a lightly floured surface, Knead dough two or three times. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch cutter.

Place the biscuits in a greased iron skillet. Gently press down top of biscuits. Brush the biscuits with half the melted butter. Bake for 14 minutes. Brush the hot biscuits with the remaining butter.