1. Pre heat oven at 350
2. Into the flour put salt, soda and sift
3. mix in shortening pinching it with hands till about pea-sized pieces
4. add buttermilk and stir.
5. lift to well floured surface and knead just enough to get smooth and firm to handle
6. roll into a 1/2 inch thick circle
7. cut out into biscuit-size and place on pam-sprayed baking sheet
8. bake for 10 min or till golden brown.