STOVETOP BISCUITS

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Adapted from My Prairie Cookbook: Memories and Frontier Food From My Little House To Yours by Melissa Gilbert

Provided by Karen Feinen

Categories     Biscuits

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c all purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 c cold lard or vegetable shortening, cut into bits, plus more for skillet
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add lard and mix in with fingers until mixture is mealy.
  • 3. Add milk and mix until smooth dough forms.
  • 4. Divide dough in half and work each half into 6 balls. Flatten balls to about 1/4 thick.
  • 5. Melt one or two tablespoons lard in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 6. Working in 2 batches, add first 6 pieces of dough to skillet and fry until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat with second batch. Serve with Sausage Gravy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/stovetop-biscuits-with-sausage-gravy.html

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