Chickahominy House Square Biscuits

I've not tried these yet, but they are on my 'try this' list to do soon.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

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

Directions

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