Name: Cracked Black Pepper Pull-Apart Biscuits
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 16 biscuits
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided, plus 1/2 pound (2 sticks), cut into pieces, softened; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cake flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt; Two (8") cake pans or one (9x13") baking dish

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These super-light and airy biscuits, with their peppery bite, are as good alongside a hearty dinner as they are for a savory morning treat with jam.

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