Homemade Biscuits - Take 2

The last time I made these, while they were good, they were not made to their maximum potential. So I made some alterations and what a difference that made. They were so fluffy! Like a cloud of biscuit heaven. They were just pretty darn amazing.

(Recipe based on: Tyler Florence, Buttermilk Biscuits.)  

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup vegetable shortening, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add 1 1/2 cup milk. Using your hands, quickly fold the dry ingredients into the milk until a sticky dough forms. 

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers. Press the dough out to 1 1/2-inches thick and cut with a floured 3-inch biscuit cutter. Lay the biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until risen and golden brown.

Um can we say delicious?!?! 

Jane sure did enjoy it!