Dilled Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Whisk buttermilk, egg and dill in small bowl to blend.
3. 3
   Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
4. 4
   Add shortening and butter to dry ingredients; cut in with fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. 5
   Add buttermilk mixture and stir just until moist dough forms.
6. 6
   Using floured hands, gently knead dough on well-floured work surface until dough just holds together.
7. 7
   Pat out dough to 9x6-inch rectangle (about 3/4 inch thick).
8. 8
   Cut dough into six 3-inch squares.
9. 9
   Transfer squares to ungreased baking sheet, spacing 2 1/2 inches apart.
10. 10
    (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
11. 11
    Cover and refrigerate.)
12. 12
    Bake biscuits until puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.