Carla Hall s Buttermilk Biscuits

Made with a combination of grated cold butter for flavor and vegetable shortening for tenderness, Carla Hall's biscuits owe their towering, flaky layers to her classic laminating technique.

Nutrition Information

129 Calories

29g Carbohydrates

6g Protein

282mg Potassium

4g Fiber

1g Sugar

Ingredients

⅓ cup all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur) (about 11 3/8 ounces), plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (about 3/4 ounces)
½ cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), frozen or very cold
Cooking spray
1 ⅓ cup buttermilk, chilled (or substitute 1 cup low-fat buttermilk plus 1/3 cup sour cream)