Title: Wilkes Boardinghouse-Style Biscuits
Categories: Bread
Yield: 16 Servings

2	c	Self-rising flour
1/2	ts	Baking powder
1	tb	Veg. shortening
2	tb	Margarine
1/3	c	Buttermilk
1/3	c	Whole milk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift flour and baking powder into bowl. Cut in the shortening and margarine until mixture resembles course cornmeal. . Fill measuring cup with buttermilk, whole milk and enough water to make 3/4 cup. Make well in center of dry ingredients; pour in liquid. With hands, mix lightly and quickly to form dough moist enough to leave sides of bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 6-7 times, working dough into a large ball. Pinch off portions of dough for desired size of biscuit. Keep fingers dry by dipping into dry flour frequently. Press slightly to flatten and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #3

Recipe by: Sema Wills, Savannah, Ga.

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