Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Biscuits

This is my personal recipe for Southern biscuits, just like my mama used to make.

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 13
• Yields: 13 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  cup buttermilk (scant)
• 1⁄3 cup  lard

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl and nest the flour mixture.
2. Add most of buttermilk.
3. Cut in the lard.
4. Begin squeezing the lard and flour in the milk until thoroughly mixed.
5. Add the rest of the buttermilk if needed and mix.
6. Turn on to floured board.
7. Knead until consistency desired.
8. Cut into biscuits.
9. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
10. Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12-14 minutes.