COMBINE FLOUR, baking powder, salt and butter in a mixer and mix until crumbly. Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough holds together. Do not over-mix. Turn out on a floured surface and roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds or squares.
Place fairly close together on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 450F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Ingredients
2 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Double acting baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Unsalted butter =OR= Shortening
3/4 c Buttermilk