2 1/2 c Self-rising flour
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1 c Buttermilk; up to 11/4
1/4 c Melted butter
One of the coatings listed
-below
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put self-rising flour in a large bowl. Cut in
shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until it is the size of
grains of rice. Add buttermilk and toss gently with a fork until the
mixture leaves the side of the bowl – mixture should be very wet and
sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until the
mixture holds together. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and round into a
ball. Dip each biscuit into melted butter then into one of the desired
coating mixtures below. Place in an ungreased 12 – inch round pan. Once all
of the biscuits are in the pan, press the tops slightly so that they spread
and are just barely touching. If there is any coating left over, sprinkle
it evenly on top. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes
until golden brown.
Cinnamon/Sugar Coating: In a small bowl combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/3
cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup unbleached flour.
Herb Coating: In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup
finely chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons unbleached flour, and 1 teaspoon
garlic powder.
Spiciy Coating: In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup finely chopped Cheddar
cheese and 3 tablespoons unbleached flour.
Yields
1 servings