Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Combine egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

3. 3

   Stir in blueberries.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times.

5. 5

   Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

6. 6

   Place on lightly greased baking sheets.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Combine butter and remaining ingredients, stirring well; brush on warm biscuits.