Zesty Parmesan Biscuits

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 16 biscuits

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons baking powder

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces

• 6 tablespoons cold solid vegetable shortening

• 1 cup plus

• 2 tablespoons buttermilk, divided

• 1/2 cup Cayenne Pepper Sauce

• Sesame seeds (optional)

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place flour, cheese, baking powder, sugar and baking soda in blender or food processor. Cover; process 30 seconds.

2. Add butter and shortening; process, pulsing on and off, until fine crumbs form. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1 cup buttermilk and pepper sauce all at once. Stir together just until mixture starts to form a ball. (Dough will be dry. Do not over mix.)

3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board. With palms of hands, gently knead 8 times. Using floured rolling pin or hands, roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness.

4. Using 2 1/2­inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 16 biscuits, re-rolling dough as necessary. Place biscuits 2-inches apart on large foil lined baking sheet.

5. Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk; sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Note: Or, place dry ingredients in large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until fine crumbs form using pastry blender or 2 knives. Add buttermilk and  Sauce; mix just until moistened. Continue with step 3.