These are very tender biscuits

1-1/2	C	flour
1	tsp.	baking powder
1/2	tsp.	salt
1/2	tsp.	baking soda
1/3	C	shortening or chicken fat
1/2	C plus 2 tbsp.	buttermilk

Sift dry ingredients together then blend in shortening till crumbly. Stir in buttermilk till just blended. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 450F for about 7 or 8 minutes or until brown.