Homemade Buttermilk and Black Pepper Petite Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.

2. 2

   Cream in the shortening with your fingers or a fork, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the buttermilk a little at a time and, using your hands or a fork, work it in just until its thoroughly incorporated and you have a smooth ball of dough.

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   Do not overwork or overhandle the dough.

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   Lightly floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a circle about inches in diameter, 1/2-inch thick.

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   Using a small round cookie cutter or the rim of a shot glass, press out twelve 1-inch rounds.

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   Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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