Beer Biscuits with Honey Butter

Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher or coarse salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
3/4 cup beer, flat and at room temperature (half of a 12-ounce can)

Honey Butter:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey - or to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease muffin tin; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in
the shortening with a pastry cutter or the tips of your fingers until
mixture is crumbly like split peas; stir in the butter and beer,
mixing well.
Fill muffin cups about three-fourths full.
Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden
brown. Serve warm.
For Honey Butter: Combine the butter and honey together, mixing well.
Makes 1/2 cup.
Makes about 10 biscuits. (Recipe can be doubled.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 253.0 calories; 52% calories from fat;
15.2g total fat; 25.9mg cholesterol; 405.1mg sodium; 37.0mg potassium;
26.0g carbohydrates; 0.7g fiber; 6.0g sugar; 25.3g net carbs; 2.8g
protein.