Dilled Buttermilk Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Whisk buttermilk, egg and dill in small bowl to blend.

3. 3

   Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in large bowl to blend.

4. 4

   Add shortening and butter to dry ingredients; cut in with fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   Add buttermilk mixture and stir just until moist dough forms.

6. 6

   Using floured hands, gently knead dough on well-floured work surface until dough just holds together.

7. 7

   Pat out dough to 9x6-inch rectangle (about 3/4 inch thick).

8. 8

   Cut dough into six 3-inch squares.

9. 9

   Transfer squares to ungreased baking sheet, spacing 2 1/2 inches apart.

10. 10

    (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.

11. 11

    Cover and refrigerate.)

12. 12

    Bake biscuits until puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.