Step 1

Preheat Oven to 425 F

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl mix together self rising flour and sugar

Step 3

With a pastry cutter or two knives cut in crisco until it looks like fine small pea sized pebbles.

Step 4

Slowly add buttermilk mixing as you go

Step 5

Once all the buttermilk is added and the dough is just mixed together turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface

Step 6

Knead just until the dough is no longer tacky, maybe 10 times at most . You may need to sprinkle a little extra flour

Step 7

Pat or roll(I prefer the patting method) the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick

Step 8

Cut the biscuits with a biscuit cutter * See notes

Step 9

Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet

Step 10

Brush a little melted butter on top

Step 11

Bake in a preheated for 10-15 minutes -or until golden brown on top.