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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

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

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