Buttermilk Biscuits
["2 c. flour", "1/4 c. wheat germ", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. sugar", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/3 c. cold shortening", "3 Tbsp. cold butter", "3/4 c. and 1 Tbsp. cold buttermilk"]
["Add dry ingredients to mixer bowl.", "Whisk to blend.", "Cut cold shortening and butter into small pieces and add to bowl.", "Mix on stir for 1 minute until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Continue on stir while adding the 3/4 cup of cold buttermilk.", "Mix just until moistened.", "Form dough into a ball and turn out onto lightly floured board.", "Knead 5 to 6 times and roll out to 1/2-inch thick.", "Cut into 2 inch rounds.", "Arrange biscuits on greased baking pan.", "Brush with 1 tablespoon buttermilk.", "Bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Yield:", "16 biscuits."]
["flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "salt", "baking soda", "cold shortening", "cold butter", "cold buttermilk"]