BEATEN BISCUITS
This is the traditional biscuit of the ham-loving South. In days gone by, these were made by beating the dough until it blistered (about 15-30 minutes). It was then baked, and each biscuit sliced in half to receive a paper-thin slice of incredible salt cured ham. Today, you could use the food processor or a biscuit brake (usually nothing more than a converted washing wringer) to make the dough "snap."
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Use a fork to "cut" the lard into the flour until it looks like coarse meal. Using a standing mixer, or a wooden spoon, mix the dough as you slowly add the cream. Mix well to form the dough into a ball, adding water if needed.
- Place the dough onto a tabletop, and knead slightly. With a mallet or a one-piece rolling pin, beat the dough a few times to form it into a rough rectangle. Fold the dough over, and then beat it out again. Repeat this process until the dough becomes white and blisters form on the surface, about 15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch rounds, and prick the top a few times with the tines of a fork. Place on greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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