Buttermilk Bliss Biscuits

1. Chill Butter and Shortening

Cut the butter and shortening into small pieces and place them in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

While the butter and shortening are chilling, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a food processor. Pulse about five times until well mixed.

3. Mix Chilled Fats with Dry Ingredients

Once the fats are chilled, scatter them over the dry mixture in the food processor. Pulse about 15 times until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized crumbs of butter and shortening.

4. Form Dough

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until a dough forms.

5. Knead Dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead it about 8-10 times until it comes together into a smooth ball.

6. Roll and Cut Biscuits

Roll the dough into a 9-inch circle that is about ¾ inch thick. Using a 2½-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out biscuits, dipping the cutter in flour before each cut. Gather the scraps, pat them into a ¾-inch thick circle, and cut out the remaining biscuits.

7. Bake Biscuits

Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the biscuits on the sheet and bake until golden brown, approximately 12-15 minutes.