Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in the shortening and 1/4 cup butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until coarse crumbs form.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk.
4. 4
   Quickly fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk with your hands until a sticky dough forms.
5. 5
   Transfer the dough to a floured surface.
6. 6
   Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers.
7. 7
   Roll the dough to a 1-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter, pushing straight down through the dough.
9. 9
   Repeat with any remaining scraps of dough.
10. 10
    Place the biscuits on a baking sheet 1/4 inch apart.
11. 11
    Brush with the melted butter.
12. 12
    Bake until golden brown, 2022 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool slightly.