Better Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c. vegetable shortening chilled, and cut into 1/2" pcs
• 3/4 c. buttermilk

1. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients together with a fork.
2. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender till mix resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Make a well in the center and add in buttermilk.
4. Quickly fold dry ingredients into buttermilk with your hands till a sticky dough forms.
5. Turn dough out onto floured surface.
6. Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or possibly 4 times to create layers.
7. Roll dough out to 3/4-inch thick.
8. Cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
9. Transfer dough rounds to a sheet pan.
10. Gather scraps and repeat.
11. Make a dimple in the center to help the top rise proportionately.
12. Brush with butter.
13. Bake for 15 min in a preheated 400 degree oven till golden.
14. This recipe yields 6 to 8 biscuits.

flour, sugar, salt, baking pwdr, baking soda, vegetable shortening, buttermilk

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/better-buttermilk-biscuits-84125 (may not work)