My Mom's Biscuits – a delicious recipe with flour, lard, milk, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Cut shortening into flour ( I use a pastry blendr but my Mom used her fingers) until crumbly.
2
Pour all of the milk in at once.
3
Mix briskly and lightly with a fork until dough clings together in a soft ball.
4
The less you work the dough the tender the biscuit.
5
Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
6
Knead about 5 times.
7
Lightly pat dough to a 1/2 inch thickness.
8
We pat the dough out with our hands instead of using a rolling pin.
9
Cut biscuits with a 2 3/4 inch round cutter.
10
Place the biscuits 1 inch apart on a ungreased baking sheet.
11
My Mom baked her biscuits at 450* but I bake mine at 375* for about 15 minutes.
12
Brush the tops of biscuits with melted butter the minute they come out of the oven.
487
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
95
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups self-rising flour, sifted, ½ cup lard, 1 ⅓ cups milk, butter, melted.
Yes, My Mom's Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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