Amber's Buttermilk Biscuits

2 cups self-rising flour

1 T sugar

1/2 cup shortening

3/4 cups buttermilk

melted butter

In large bowl stir together flour & sugar. Cut in shortening. Make a well in the center & add buttermilk. Stir until the dough clings together.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 times. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops with melted butter and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.