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These biscuits are to die for! I can't remember where I found this recipe, but I will never go back to my old one. They are perfection!
3 c. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
2-4 T. cold water
1 stick cold butter, cubed
2-4 T cold butter
Combine all dry ingredients, then cut in shortening. Pour in buttermilk, egg and water - stir together. Knead in by hand the cubed 1 stick of cold butter. There will be chunks. Press into a 1/2" layer with hands. No rolling pins! Cut out biscuits using a cup or biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt and add a pat of butter to the top of each biscuit. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes.
Top with butter and honey, or jam.
If making sausage and biscuits, I use a country style gravy mix. I follow the instructions on the package, but use milk instead of water and I add in crumbled pieces of cooked sausage.