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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter flavor shortening
- 1 cup buttermilk
Method
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- For 9 thicker biscuits, grease a square 8" or 9" pan. For 12 biscuits, grease a 10x13 pan.
- Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or with a fork.
- When shortening is incorporated, add buttermilk and mix with a fork, being careful not to overmix.
- Sprinkle flour on dough board. Knead dough until smooth, no more than 8-10 times.
- For 12 biscuits, roll dough to about 5/8" thick. For 9 biscuits (8x8 pan) roll dough to about 1" thick.
- Place in pan and bake for about 15 minutes, or until done. You can brush with melted butter before cooking if you like.
