Ingrients & Directions
1/4 c Vegetable Shortening, Solid 7/8 c Buttermilk — LESS 2 Tbs.
2 c Self-Rising Flour
* Preheat oven to 450 F.
1. With the tips of your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the
shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse meal. Add the
buttermilk and stir in with a fork just until dough holds together.
2. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead a few times until
smooth. Roll 1/2-inch thick and cut out with a floured biscuit cutter.
Transfer to baking sheets and bake 10 to 12 mins, until golden.
From the section on the WILSON COUNTY FAIR of Lebanon, TN. Fair dates:
Mid-August, 8 days.
Yields
25 servings