Maryland Biscuits

Ingredients

• 3 pints sifted flour
• 1 tablespoon good lard
• 1 pint cold water
• salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, lard, and salt.

2. Gradually add cold water to form a stiff dough.

3. Knead the dough until it cracks or blisters.

4. Break the dough into pieces (do not cut) and shape into biscuits.

5. Use a fork to poke holes in the tops of the biscuits.