Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

2 c A. P. flour

1 t Salt

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Soda

4 tb Shortening

1 c Buttermilk

Sift flour with soda, salt and baking powder. Mix in the shortening with fingertips. Add buttermilk and stir. Mix all into a soft dough. Using a spoon, drop pieces of the dough about the size of a walnut onto a greased baking sheet. Leave 2 inches between each. Bake in a preheated 400 F. oven for 10 min., or until browned.