Buttermilk Biscuits III

4 cups self-rising flour

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

⅔ cup shortening

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons buttermilk, for brushing

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 cups buttermilk, mixing just enough for dough to come together.

Roll dough out until 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on prepared baking pan. Brush biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden.