Made with a combination of grated cold butter for flavor and vegetable shortening for tenderness, Carla Hall's biscuits owe their towering, flaky layers to her classic laminating technique.
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur) (about 11 3/8 ounces), plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (about 3/4 ounces)
½ cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), frozen or very cold
Cooking spray
1 ⅓ cup buttermilk, chilled (or substitute 1 cup low-fat buttermilk plus 1/3 cup sour cream)
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