Clinton Street Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425.
2. 2
   Into a medium bowl, sift the flours with the baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Stir just until a dough forms.
6. 6
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 or 3 times.
7. 7
   Pat or roll out the dough 3/4 inch thick.
8. 8
   Using a lightly floured 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out 12 biscuits.
9. 9
   Dust the top of each biscuit with flour.
10. 10
    Transfer the biscuits to a greased baking sheet.
11. 11
    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned; serve.