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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 2 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1 dash |
| lard: 1/4 cup |
| buttermilk: 1 cup |
Chickahominy House Square Biscuits
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
12 serving(s)
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- *Lardis the shortening used for these biscuits.
- If using another shortening, increase amount to 5-6 tbs.
- Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- With a knife or pastry blender, cut in lard until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal.
- Handling as little as possible, mix in buttermilk.
- On a floured board, roll or pat out with hands until 1/2" thick.
- Cut into 3" squares.
- Arrange in pan and bake in 425F oven until golden brown, about 15 min.
- Serve hot from oven.
- Makes 12.