chickahominy house square biscuits
Chickahominy House Square Biscuits Source: Chickahominy House, Williamsburg, Virginia 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 level teaspoons baking powder 1/2 level teaspoon baking soda
Ingredients
- 2cupall-purpose flour
- 21/2 level teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2level teaspoon baking soda
- 4level tablespoons lard*
- 1cupbuttermilk
Directions
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Chickahominy House Square Biscuits Source: Chickahominy House, Williamsburg, Virginia 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 level teaspoons baking
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If using another shortening, increase amount to 5-6 tablespoons
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Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
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With a knife or pastry blender, cut in lard until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal
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Handling as little as possible, mix in buttermilk
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On a floured board, roll or pat out with hands until 1/2-inch thick
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Cut into 3-inch squares
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Arrange in pan and bake in 425 degree F oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes