1/4 c. lard
2 c. self-rising flour
3/4 c. buttermilk

In mixing bowl, cut lard into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center. Add buttermilk all at once. Stir quickly with fork just until dough follows a fork around the bowl. Divide dough in 8 pieces. Form each piece into a ball. Place in greased 9-inch pie plate. Press to flatten tops.

Bake in 450°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 8 biscuits.