3 c Flour
6 ts Baking powder
3 tb Lard
1 ts Salt
1 tb Sugar
1 1/3 c Milk (or canned milk, cut to
-half-strength with water)
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 *” 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