Southern Beaten Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

The book gives no oven temperature. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps was added when the recipe was transcribed, as a starting point.

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix the lard and salt into the flour.

3. Add the cold water and knead the mixture thoroughly.

4. Beat the dough until it is very smooth.