Kfc Biscuits (Copycat)

Directions

1. 1
   PREHEAT oven to 400°F; COMBINE 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a large mixing bowl; CUT in shortenings until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2
   STIR in 1 cup buttermilk just until a soft dough forms (dough will be very loose and sticky at this point).
3. 3
   SPRINKLE flour over a large wooden board; TURN dough onto a floured board and knead gently 10 to 12 times or until no longer sticky, re-flouring board as necessary while kneading.
4. 4
   DIVIDE dough in half; GENTLY pat or roll each half into an 8-inch circle 1/2-inch thick.
5. 5
   CUT out biscuits - pressing straight down - with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. 6
   REFORM scraps, working it as little as possible and continue cutting.
7. 7
   PLACE cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet with edges barely touching; BRUSH tops of the biscuits with whole milk.
8. 8
   BAKE for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9
   IMMEDIATELY brush biscuits with margarine (or butter) after baking.
10. 10
    SERVE hot and enjoy.