Momma Daisys Buttermilk Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Grease two baking sheets with butter.

3. 3

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Add the lard or shortening and butter, and use your fingers to work the fat into the dry mixture until it is crumbly.

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   Add the buttermilk, and use your fingers or a fork to work the liquid into the flour-and-fat mixture.

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   After youve added all the buttermilk, you should be able to form the dough into a moist ball.

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   Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and pat it into a 9- to 10-inch round.

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   Use a rolling pin to roll out the round 1 inch thick (adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking).

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   Using lightly floured 3-inch biscuit cutters, cut the dough into rounds, and transfer them to a buttered baking sheet.

10. 10

    Collect the dough scraps and form them into a ball; roll out a second time, and cut the dough into biscuits.

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    Collect the remaining scraps and pat them into a large round or hoecake.

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    Bake the biscuits for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are golden brown (the hoecake might take a few minutes longer).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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