INGREDIENTS
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Butter for greasing, or nonstick cooking spray
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2 cups (9 ounces/255 g) spooned and leveled self-rising flour (preferably low-protein Southern U.S. flour like White Lily)
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1/4 cup sugar (or less, if you prefer your biscuits less sweet)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup shortening
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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1 cup buttermilk, or enough for dough to resemble cottage cheese (if you are not using low-protein flour, it will take more than 1 cup)
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1 cup plain all-purpose flour, for shaping
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing