Beaten Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour with salt, Cut lard and butter into small pieces and work into flour, as if making pastry.

2. 2

   Mix milk and ice water together.

3. 3

   Pour mixture into flour mixture and beat until mixture forms a ball.

4. 4

   Continue to "beat" the dough 2 minutes in a food processor or 5 minutes with a mixer.

5. 5

   Roll out dough 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles with a 1 1/2 inch biscuit cutter or the lip of a small glass.

6. 6

   Place the rounds on ungreased cookie sheets, prick on top with fork tines, and bake at 350 degrees F until they just begin to brown on the edges — 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Makes 36 biscuits.