For the most part, the sunrises have been gray and overcast this Winter. I haven't seen half as many brilliant dawns as I do during the other seasons, and I miss them! But today was spectacular, as you can see...
So, with the sunlight warm and colorful and the birds chattering, perched atop the power-lines (:P), I realized that I wanted biscuits. With honey. It was just something about the day that cast that homey mood over me. Thus, when the cows were all milked, I went to the house and whipped 'em up...
Oh, by the way, here is the recipe.
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Sift together dry ingredients.
2/3 cup milk
6 tablespoons lard
Cut in the lard and combine all the ingredients in a bowl. The dough will be slightly sticky.
Sprinkle flour on a *clean* counter top and knead the dough lightly. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick and begin cutting out your biscuits.
It should make 20 if you are making them small, but I got 11 since I was using the larger cutter: 2 1/2" diameter, I believe.
Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet and just let them sit for as long as you can. They'll be fluffier after they have baked this way. I was hungry, so 5-10 minutes was enough for me. Hehe. Make sure you have preheated the oven to 450 degrees and bake biscuits for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!
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