Beer-Can Biscuits
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These flaky biscuits are flavored with a hint of beer and cut out with an opened beer can.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lard or shortening
3/4 cup beerCombine dry ingredients. Cut in lard until crumbly. Add beer. Stir with a fork until dough follows fork and forms a ball.
Turn onto a floured board. Knead 10 to 12 times. Roll out 1/2-inch thick (no thinner). Cut out with beer can, opened on bottom; or use a 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Reroll scraps.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with beer. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Makes 12 biscuits
NOTE - Dough may be used as topping for meat pie. Roll or pat out to fit casserole. Add during last 10 to 15 minutes of baking time.