Colonel Sanders' Kentucky Biscuits

• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• sugar↗1 tablespoon
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• buttermilk↗1 cup

  (scant)

• lard↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl and nest the flour mixture.

2. 2

   Add most of buttermilk.

3. 3

   Cut in the lard.

4. 4

   Begin squeezing the lard and flour in the milk until thoroughly mixed.

5. 5

   Add the rest of the buttermilk if needed and mix.

6. 6

   Turn on to floured board.

7. 7

   Knead until consistency desired.

8. 8

   Cut into biscuits.

9. 9

   Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12-14 minutes.