Better Buttermilk Biscuits

From tyler florence

In a mixing bowl , combine dry ingredients together with a fork.

Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Make a well in the center and add buttermilk.

Quickly fold dry ingredients into buttermilk with your hands until a sticky dough forms.

Turn dough out onto floured surface.

Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers.

Roll dough out to 3 / 4-inch thick.

Cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter.

Transfer dough rounds to a sheet pan.

Gather scraps and repeat.

Make a dimple in the center to help the top rise evenly.

Brush with butter.

Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 400f oven until golden brown.

all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, vegetable shortening, buttermilk