Vintage Cold Box Biscuits Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups white flour, plus
• 2 tablespoons white flour (use more flour if dough sticky)
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, if you do not have
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
• 1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup white shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup flour, for board