Step 1

Rinse fresh berries under cold running water. Set aside to drain.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the lard.

Step 4

Add the sugar.

Step 5

Cut the lard into the flour until it’s about pea sized pieces.

Step 6

Make a well in the center of the flour. Add the buttermilk.

Step 7

Stir with your hand, combining the flour and milk to make the dough.

Step 8

Turn the ball of dough out onto a parchment paper sheet on your countertop.

Step 9

Knead the dough a couple of turns, adding more flour so it’s not sticking to your counter or fingers.

Step 10

Gently press the dough out until it’s about ¼ inch thick.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cup of blueberries over the top of the dough.

Step 12

Lightly press the berries into the dough.

Step 13

Fold the top half of the dough down over the bottom half.

Step 14

Fold the dough again from left to right.

Step 15

Gently press the dough out until it’s about ¾ inch thick.

Step 16

Cut biscuits out of the dough.

Step 17

Place biscuits in a lightly greased skillet.

Step 18

Bake at 500F degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned on top.

Step 19

Remove from oven when done. Place on wire rack to cool.

Step 20

Brush the tops with butter once you remove them from the oven.

Step 21

To Make The Icing:

Step 22

Place confectioner’s sugar in a small mixing bowl.

Step 23

Add the vanilla flavoring.

Step 24

Gradually add milk until icing is of desired consistency.

Step 25

Drizzle icing over warm biscuits. Serve while warm.

Step 26

Enjoy!