Southern-Style Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Cover full sheet pan with parchment paper (or use half sheet pan for trial recipe); spray with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Mix 2 qt.
4. 4
   of the flour (or 2 cups of the flour for trial recipe), the sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl.
5. 5
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Working quickly, add cream and buttermilk, stirring until well blended.
7. 7
   (Do not overmix.
8. 8
   This is a wet dough that will resemble the texture and consistency of cottage cheese.)
9. 9
   Let stand 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Place remaining 2 cups flour (or 1/2 cup flour for trial recipe) on clean dry surface.
11. 11
    Using a 4-oz.
12. 12
    metal scoop, drop mounds of dough into the flour; turn dough over to evenly coat all sides with flour.
13. 13
    Quickly shape dough into soft rounds; gently brush off excess flour.
14. 14
    Place rounds of dough, with sides touching, in prepared pan.
15. 15
    Bake in 425F-standard oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
16. 16
    Brush with butter.
17. 17
    Serve warm.