Buttermilk Biscuits

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425*
Stir dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) together.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until pieces are about the size of peas.
Add buttermilk. Stir with a fork just until moistened.
Flour board.
Knead dough until it holds together.
Roll out dough (about 1/2 inch thick).
Cut biscuits and place on baking sheet.
Bake at 425* for about 15 minutes.