Biscuits

Light and airy. When sprinkled with sugar, they're perfect for fruit shortcakes.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4  tablespoons shortening
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
3. Cut in shortening and butter.
4. Stir in buttermilk, just until dough forms.
5. Turn out onto lightly floured bread board or counter and roll or pat to a thickness of 5/8 to 3/4 inch. Cut, using 2" cutter, in straight movement. Do NOT turn cutter. Put on ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Do NOT reroll or rework extra dough, just pat together and put on baking sheet. Brush with melted butter (tops ONLY). Sprinkle with sugar if using for shortcakes.
6. Put sheet in oven. Turn oven up to 450 and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.