Name: Homemade Lard Biscuits (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tbsp Baking Powder; 1 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Lard-cold, cubed; 3/4 cup Buttermilk-cold

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Classic, flaky biscuits made with lard for a traditional flavor and texture. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, alongside dinner, or with jam and butter.

Total 30 min

Serves 8

Steps 8

Ingredients 6

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Dry Ingredients
2 cups 240 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp 15 mL Baking Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Baking Soda
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
Fat
cup 113 g Lard-cold, cubed
Liquid
cup 177 mL Buttermilk-cold

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
Cut in the cold Lard using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center and pour in the cold Buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Fold the dough in half and pat down again to 1-inch thickness. Repeat this folding process 3-4 times to create layers.
Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.