Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heavily grease a large cast-iron skillet or biscuit pan and set aside. (I prefer the cast iron skillet).

Step 2

Put the flour into a large bowl and add lard/shortening.

Step 3

Cut into flour using the usual pastry method.

Step 4

Add buttermilk and mix with fork or hands.

Step 5

Mix into a light dough.

Step 6

Turn dough onto a floured board and knead a couple of times.

Step 7

Pat dough to flatten to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut dough into biscuits.

Step 8

Place cut biscuits in the prepared pan.

Step 9

Pour melted shortening/butter over each biscuit.

Step 10

Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan and place into a covered container and allow to steam for about 5 minutes. You may also brush melted butter over top prior to steaming (if desired).

Step 11

Serve hot with butter, apple butter, jellies, jams, honey, or anything else that you like.

Step 12

Special Note: I didn't have a biscuit cutter, so what I did was open both ends of a 4-ounce sized mushroom can, washed and removed the label and it works perfectly.