Mom'S Light Biscuits(19Th Century - Mary Lillian Evelyn Rainier Thomas, 1870-1945) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lard
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
3 c. lukewarm water
1 pkg. yeast in 1/2 c. warm water
flour for stiff dough

Preparation

I make this as it calls for.
In a large bowl mix lard, sugar, salt and warm water.
Add to this the yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
Add enough flour to make stiff dough and knead well.
Keep in cool place.
Pinch off when needed.
Let raise until double in size.