Yield: 18 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3 cups | Flour |
6 teaspoons | Baking powder |
3 tablespoons | Lard |
1 teaspoon | Salt |
1 tablespoon | Sugar |
1⅓ cup | Milk (or canned milk, cut to half-strength with water) |
\N \N | Cow chips (opt, depending on which way the wind is blowing) |
Sift together all dry ingredients; cut in lard until flaky pieces form; add milk to moisten mix until sticky; turn onto floured board; pat gently until dough is ½" thick; cut biscuits from dough; place in large (18-20") greased, warm Dutch oven (do not crowd); replace cover of Dutch oven and place coals on top; bake approximately 20 minutes. Serve with honey or preserves or beans or chili. Makes approximately 18 biscuits. Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 10-23-94