Lundy'S Ultimate Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Cut butter and shortening into small pieces and add to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Using hands or a pastry blender, crumble the fat into the flour mixture until the butter and shortening are pea-sized pieces and the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
5. 5
   Knead dough gently on a lightly floured work surface.
6. 6
   Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick which is crucial to the outcome of the biscuits.
7. 7
   Use a 2 inch biscuit cutter or glass to cut out the biscuits and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake 14-15 minutes until golder brown and serve hot.