7UP Biscuits

Ingredients

• 3 cups 360g) all-purpose flour ((if using self-rising flour or a baking mix, see notes))
• 1½ tablespoons (21g) baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons (6-7g) salt
• ½ cup (95g) shortening ((lard or butter))
• 1 cup (237ml) 7UP (or generic lemon-lime soda )
• ¾ cup (180g) sour cream
• ⅓ cup (76g) unsalted butter, (melted)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Omit this step if using self-rising flour or baking mix already containing these ingredients.

3. 3

   Combine the flour mixture (or baking mix) with shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Mix the lemon-lime soda with the sour cream. Make a well in the biscuit mixture and pour in the sour cream mixture. Mix it until it holds together and becomes sticky, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently pat it out to about an inch thick. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter or a floured glass. Push straight down without twisting to ensure biscuits rise properly.

6. 6

   Pour most of the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish, brushing to coat the baking dish evenly.

7. 7

   Place the biscuits in the baking dish and brush them with the remaining melted butter.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Oven temperatures can vary, so watch them to avoid overbaking.

9. 9

   Remove the biscuits from the oven and let rest until they have absorbed all the butter. Enjoy!