Maryland Beat Biscuit

Origin: Maryland, USA

Source: Abby Fisher, 1881

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dry rub the lard and butter into the flour until well creamed.
  2. Add water gradually while mixing to make a stiff dough.
  3. Put the dough on a pastry board and beat until perfectly moist and light.
  4. Roll out the dough to a thickness of one-third of an inch.
  5. Have your stove hot and bake quickly.

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