Spicy Parmesan Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 450F Place flour, cheese, baking powder, sugar and baking soda in a blender or food processor.

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   Cover and process for 30 seconds.

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   Add the butter and shortening and process, pulsing on and off, until fine crumbs form.

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   Transfer to a large bowl.

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   Add 1 cup of buttermilk and the hot sauce all at once.

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   Stir together just until the mixture starts to form a ball.

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   (Dough will be dry.

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   Do not over mix.)

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   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board.

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    With the palms of your hands, gently knead the dough 8 times.

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    Using a floured rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough to 3/4-inch thickness.

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    Using a 2 1/2 inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 16 biscuits, re-rolling dough as necessary.

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    Place the biscuits 2 inches apart on a large foil-lined baking sheet.

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    Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk; sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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