Buttermilk Biscuits by Jessy's Mamaw

2 1/2 c. self rising flour (don't use all-purpose or your biscuits will be too heavy)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
a couple sprinkles of salt
3 Tbsp. Crisco oil
3/4-1 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In bowl stir together flour, soda, and salt. Stir in the buttermilk and oil. Stir until dough sticks together in a ball. if dough is dry, add 1-2 Tbsp. of buttermilk.
Lay down wax paper with some flour on it. Put dough on flour and knead gently until dough is smooth and not sticky. Pat until about an inch thick. Flour edges of biscuit butter or a drinking glass and cut out biscuits. Put oil in bottom of a pan to cover. Dip one side of biscuit in oil then flip and put the other side down in the pan. Bake until brown-about 12-15 minutes.