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Old Fashioned Southern Cathead Biscuits

3 cups White Lily self-rising flour plus extra for dusting

1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening or lard

1.25 cups cold real southern buttermilk

2 tbsp unsalted butter melted (for brushing)

Preheat your oven to 450°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round glass pie dish with shortening or butter.

Place the self-rising flour into a large mixing bowl and add the cold vegetable shortening.

Work the shortening into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.

Pour the cold buttermilk into the center and stir gently with a fork just until a soft, damp dough comes together.

Turn out onto a heavily floured board, pat gently to a 1-inch thickness, and divide into 7 or 8 large portions.

Shape each portion into a rustic round and arrange them tightly together in a circle inside the prepared glass dish.

Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown across the top, then brush immediately with melted butter.

Notes

Never over-handle or heavily knead the dough, as keeping it light and shaggy is essential for a cloud-like texture. White Lily flour is strongly

recommended due to its soft winter wheat composition which guarantees an authentic, high rise.