Powdermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Whisk the bread flour, cake flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Work in the shortening with your fingers until the mixture is combined.
4. 4
   Beat the eggs and buttermilk, then stir into the flour mixture with a fork to make a shaggy dough.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut out biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch-round cutter or glass, rerolling the scraps as needed.
7. 7
   Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   Brush with the beaten egg.
9. 9
   Bake until golden and puffy, 18 to 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly.
11. 11
    Serve warm.
12. 12
    Photograph by Charles Masters