Powdermilk Biscuits

Powdermilk Biscuits
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Powdermilk Biscuits a try. One serving contains 208 calories, 4g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 20. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, cake flour, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking sheet.
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Whisk the bread flour, cake flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Work in the shortening with your fingers until the mixture is combined. Beat the eggs and buttermilk, then stir into the flour mixture with a fork to make a shaggy dough.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut out biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch-round cutter or glass, rerolling the scraps as needed.
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush with the beaten egg.
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Bake until golden and puffy, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly.
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Serve warm.
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Photograph by Charles Masters
DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings20
Health Score1
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