Pepper Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450-500F.

2. 2

   Sift 2 cups of the flour with the baking powder, salt, pepper, and baking soda into a bowl.

3. 3

   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork, or work it in with your fingers.

4. 4

   Add the buttermilk to make a soft dough, mixing just until the dough holds together.

5. 5

   Flour your hands. Pull of a piece of dough the size of a biscuit and dip the wet edge into the extra flour.

6. 6

   Roll or pat into a biscuit.

7. 7

   Place slightly touching, on a lightly greased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake until golden brown. 8-10 minutes.