8 c. flour
3/4 tbsp. black pepper
1 c. Crisco
1/4 c. oil
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. fennel seeds (opt.)
3 c. water (warm)
1/2 cake yeast

Mix flour, salt, pepper, Crisco and oil until crumbly. Add fennel, warm water and yeast and knead well. Place in a bowl, cover and let rest for 1/2 hour. Roll out and form into desired shape (ex. bagel shape, oblong braids, etc.). Drop in boiling water 1 by 1. Remove when it comes to the top and place on a towel. Set boil biscuits on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. Biscuits should be very hard.