Cheesy Garlic Buttermilk Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbl baking powder

¾ tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

5 tbl chilled vegetable shortening

½ cup grated cheddar cheese

1 cup buttermilk

¼ cup butter

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp dried parsley                     

 

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3. Add the vegetable shortening. Use a pastry blender to cut shortening into flour mixture until pea-sized crumbs form.
4. Mix in the grated cheddar cheese. Combine with a spoon. DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE PASTRY BLENDER
5. Add the buttermilk, tossing with a fork until a soft dough forms.
6. Turn dough onto lightly floured cutting board and form into a ball.
7. Knead the dough lightly for a few times until the dough smoothes out.
8. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into ¾” thick circle.
9. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits
10. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.
11. Gather dough trimmings, and roll out another ¾” circle to cut more biscuits. Repeat this process only one time.
12. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Place on cooling rack to cool slightly
13. Melt the butter, add the garlic salt and dried parsley to the butter
14. Brush or spoon butter mixture over top the warm biscuits.