Instructions: Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add buttermilk and honey, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Pat or roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 3-inch round cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

Bake biscuits at 450 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 2 dozen.

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