Old Southern Beaten Biscuits(Heritage) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. lard
3/4 to 1/2 c. ice water
butter

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cream of tartar.
Cut in the lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in center of dry mixture. Add 3/4 cup ice water all at once; stir well.
Add enough additional ice water to make a stiff dough.
Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
Beat vigorously with the flat side of mallet or hammer for 15 minutes, turning and folding the dough constantly.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with 2-inch cutter.
Dip cutter in flour between cuts to prevent sticking. Place the biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.
Prick each biscuit top 3 times with a fork.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until brown, about 20 minutes.
Serve warm with butter.
Makes 24.