Dolly Parton's Famous Biscuits

Instructions

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   Step 1: Cut lard into dry ingredients

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   Sift together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. Add the lard or vegetable shortening to the bowl. Use two forks or a pastry cutter to blend the fat into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

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   Step 2: Blend in buttermilk

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   Add the buttermilk to the bowl. Use your hands to gently combine the ingredients into a dough. If the dough is too sticky, add in more flour little by little until you have a soft dough.

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   Step 3: Knead the dough

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   Knead the dough for two minutes. (You can do this in the bowl or on a floured surface.) It will still be very soft.

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   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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   Step 4: Cut out biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 450°F.

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    Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/2-inch thick. Use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter or overturned glass to cut out rounds; then place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet about an inch apart. (you can line the pan with parchment paper if you'd like.)

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    Step 5: Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.