Old Fashioned Southern Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Put the flour into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Make a well in the center. Add the lard and buttermilk.
3. 3
   Start working the flour into the milk and lard, squeezing the mixture through the fingers until a soft dough is formed.
4. 4
   This will be a sticky dough.
5. 5
   Lift the dough from the bowl and place on a well-floured surface.
6. 6
   Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough and start folding, gently kneading and turning the dough until it is no longer sticky.
7. 7
   Pat the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
8. 8
   Cut with a 2 inch cutter. Place on the baking sheet. If a crispy outside is desired, the biscuits are placed about an inch apart.
9. 9
   For a soft biscuit, place with the edges touching.
10. 10
    Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. 11
    Best served hot from the oven.
12. 12
    Yield: 8 to 10 biscuits.