Melanie's Southern Biscuits

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I love this recipe. My very dear friend in atlanta makes these when we come to visit. Her family secret is to bake these in a very hot, oiled black cast iron skillet. Have some fresh creamy butter and blackberry jam or honey close by - they may not make it to the table!!

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Steps

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Mix the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

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Blend in the 2 tablespoons crisco until the mixture is coarse and grainy , using a fork or pastry blender.

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With a fork , stir in the buttermilk.

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Do not overmix.

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On a floured board pour dough out and knead 4-5 times.

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Pat the dough out to about 1 / 2-inch thick.

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Cut with biscuit cutter or a floured dipped glass into rounds or pizza cutter for squares.

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It is very important not to handle the dough too much as it will get tough.

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Place 1 tablespoon crisco in heavy black cast iron skillet.

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Place in pre-heated 500 oven for 5-6 minutes.

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Crisco and skillet should be very hot.

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Remove skillet from oven and place the biscuits in the skillet , turning each once in the oil.

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Bake for 10 minutes or till light brown.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, crisco, buttermilk