Buttermilk Biscuits

Adapted from Grandma's Kitchen

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter, plus
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter, divided
• 1  cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cut in the shortening and 1/4 cup butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until coarse crumbs form.
2. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk. Quickly fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk with your hands until a sticky dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers. Roll the dough to a 1-inch thickness.
4. Cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter, pushing straight down through the dough. Repeat with any remaining scraps of dough. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet 1/4 inch apart. Brush with the melted butter. Bake until golden brown, 20–22 minutes. Cool slightly.