Nothing says hospitality on a plate more than Southern biscuits. These light, flaky breads are a staple at any true southern breakfast, or any meal for that matter. Whether having them with a piece of sausage or ham inside, slathering it with butter or just using it to sop gravy, making southern biscuits can become a staple in any recipe collection.
Instructions
1. Combine all dry ingredients-2 cups of flour, ? tbsp. of salt, ? tsp. baking soda and 4 teaspoons of baking powder-in a bowl.
2. Incorporate 2 tbsps. of butter and 2 tbsps. of vegetable shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Make an indention in the middle of the mixture and add in 1 cup of buttermilk. Stir until just blended.
4. Place dough on a floured surface, also scattering flour on the top of the dough. Turn the dough by folding it on itself several times. This will give the biscuit a flaky, layered appearance. Roll out to about 1 inch with a floured rolling pin.
5. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. The biscuits can slightly touch on the baking sheet. Re-roll remaining dough and continue cutting biscuits until no dough remains.
6. Bake biscuits in a pre-heated 450 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden. Serve warm.
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