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Grit Biscuits
Ingredients
1 1 /2 cups Flour
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
1 /4 cup Shortening
1 recipe Grits
1 /2 cup Buttermilk
1 Egg
Instructions
Combine all dry ingredients and using a fork, blend shortening into the dry mixture.
Whip together the egg, buttermilk and grits. Fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend well. Do not overmix.
Roll out biscuits to 1/2-inch thickness and cut 2-inch circles.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes.
Top each biscuit with one of the BBQ shrimp, drizzle on a little of the sauce, and serve
Yield: 16-20 grit cakes