3 c Flour 1 1/3 c Milk (or canned milk, cut to
6 t Baking powder -half-strength with water)
3 T Lard Cow chips (opt, depending
1 t Salt -on which way the wind is
1 T Sugar -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 1/2″ 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.
Yields
18 servings