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Serves 4 to 6
Baking Temperature: 375 degrees
Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup chilled shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk*
Sift/ mix well together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut in the chilled shortening until the mixture has the consistency of course cornmeal. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add the buttermilk. Add mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well. Place in a greased 8 inch round pan. Press down on dough to fill pan. Cut a bold cross over the top and sides of the dough so that it will not crack while baking. Brush the top of the dough with milk. Bake 35-40 minutes in an oven at 375 degrees.
*Buttermilk substitutes:
Combine one cup milk with one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, and allow to stand for ten minutes. Combine two parts plain yogurt plus one part milk.
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