CHICKAHOMINY HOUSE SQUARE BISCUITS

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Make and share this Chickahominy House Square Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup lard
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • *Lardis the shortening used for these biscuits.
  • If using another shortening, increase amount to 5-6 tbs.
  • Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • With a knife or pastry blender, cut in lard until mixture is the consistency of cornmeal.
  • Handling as little as possible, mix in buttermilk.
  • On a floured board, roll or pat out with hands until 1/2" thick.
  • Cut into 3" squares.
  • Arrange in pan and bake in 425F oven until golden brown, about 15 min.
  • Serve hot from oven.
  • Makes 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 162.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 2.8

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