Powdermilk Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking sheet.

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   Whisk the bread flour, cake flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.

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   Work in the shortening with your fingers until the mixture is combined.

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   Beat the eggs and buttermilk, then stir into the flour mixture with a fork to make a shaggy dough.

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   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.

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   Cut out biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch-round cutter or glass, rerolling the scraps as needed.

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   Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

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   Brush with the beaten egg.

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   Bake until golden and puffy, 18 to 20 minutes.

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    Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly.

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    Serve warm.

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    Photograph by Charles Masters

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