Buttermilk Biscuits

• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tbls baking powder
• 3/8 tsp salt
• 3/8 tsp baking soda
• 3 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup shortening or lard
  
• 1 cup buttermilk

Stir together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Make well in the center of the mixture and pour in buttermilk. Stir until just moistened. Roll to 1/2 inch. Cut into rounds.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-12 minutes until golden.