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Best Biscuits Ever

I use a clean glass to cut my biscuits as I can never find my biscuit cutter. I try to keep the thickness of the dough under 3/4 inch but don't roll it as thin as 1/2 inch usually. I find the lard much easier to cut into the dry ingredients than cold butter. Whole wheat flour works well for these too.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 8 biscuits

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 TBS baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup lard
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder.
  • Add the lard and work through with a fork or pastry cutter
  • Put the tsp of vinegar in with the milk; add milk slowly to the dry mixture.
  • Add cheese and mix just till all dry ingredients are combined.
  • Place dough on a floured surface and knead gently till smooth - about 2 minutes.
  • roll out dough to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness.
  • Cut out biscuits and re-roll extra dough, cutting more biscuits till all are cut.
  • Place in a cast-iron skillet.
  • You should have 8 biscuits and they should be touching each other in the skillet.
  • Bake till the tops are golden brown. Approx. 15 minutes depending on your oven.