Justin Wilson: How To Cook Biscuits

Sift 2 cups of flour into a bowl.

Spread some flour on the surface to prevent sticking.

Measure and add 3 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda to the flour mixture.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the flour mixture.

Sift and mix the dry ingredients together.

Cut in 2 tablespoons of shortening into the dry mixture using a dough cutter.

Measure about 1 cup of buttermilk and pour it into the mixture, adding more if necessary.

Mix the buttermilk into the flour mixture until combined.

Sprinkle flour on hands and the dough to prevent sticking.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thin consistency.

Spray a baking pan with cooking spray (Pam).

Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter and place them on the prepared pan.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the biscuits in the oven to bake.

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