Greg's Southern Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1/2 teaspoon of lard.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Grate the frozen butter and 2 tablespoons frozen lard into the flour mixture using a cheese grater; stir lightly 1 or 2 times to combine. Use your fingers to make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then pour the bacon drippings and buttermilk into the well. Using just your fingertips, stir lightly and quickly to bring the dough together before the butter and lard melt. The dough will be sticky.

3. 3

   Scrape the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it flat. Dust the top with flour, then fold it in half; pat down, fold again, and repeat until you have folded the dough 4 or 5 times.

4. 4

   Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a square about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into rounds with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or the floured rim of a drinking glass by pressing straight down (twisting the cutter will seal the edges and prevent the biscuits from rising). Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so the edges just touch.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until risen and lightly golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

• Calories 166.92 kcal — Moderate 8%
• Protein 4.3 g ⌄ Low Source 9%
• Carbohydrate 26.55 g 10%
• Total Fat 4.11 g — Moderate 5%
• Saturated Fat 2.45 g — Moderate 12%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 11.94 mg ⌄ Low Source 4%
• Sodium 53.86 mg ⌄ Low Source 2%
• Dietary Fiber 1.1 g ⌄ Low Source 4%
• Total Sugars 1.9 g --
• Added Sugars 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Calcium 39.95 mg ⌄ Low Source 3%
• Iron 1.61 mg ⌄ Low Source 9%
• Potassium 9.19 mg ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Vitamin A 35.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 4%
• Vitamin C 0.31 mg ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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