We're glad you asked, D.! We wrote a full article on our blog that did a side-by-side comparison of biscuits made with different fats and liquids. In the post, you can see what the biscuits look like when they're made with butter vs. shortening. In the post we say, "The shortening biscuit is slightly shorter and a bit drier, too. Butter contains a bit of water, which helps create steam and gives baked goods a boost." If you'd like to try using half shortening and half butter to make up the full amount, you might like the results. It's worth giving a try. Happy biscuit baking! Kye@KAF

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