Buttermilk biscuits

MAKES 2 DOZEN

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup lard

2 cups buttermilk

All-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Sift flour with salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add buttermilk and stir until dough leaves side of bowl.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut into 2-inch rounds. If there is no biscuit cutter at hand, use a water glass. (Turn glass upside down, dust rim in flour, and cut biscuits.)

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 to 25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.

From Hallelujah! The Welcome Table by Maya Angelou

Nutrition facts per 2 biscuits: 322 calories, 18 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 19 mg cholesterol, 33 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 966 mg sodium, 1 g fiber