Classic Southern Biscuits

 Cookbook: The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook by Courtney Dial Whitmore with Phronsie Dial

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 T sugar

1 T baking powder

1 t salt

1/4 cup butter, room temperature

1/3 cup shortening

1 cup whole milk

Melted butter to brush the tops of biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until blended. Add the butter and shortening. Using a fork, work the butter and shortening into the flour mixture. Pour in milk and knead biscuits 4-5 times.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough to a 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. Press the cutter into the dough and pull straight up. Do not twist the cutter.

4. Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.