Light Biscuit

Ingredients

• One quart of well sifted wheat flour
• One teaspoon of salt
• One teacupful of yeast
• One tablespoon of sugar
• One egg
• A piece of lard the size of a walnut

Directions

1. Dissolve the sugar into the yeast.
2. Sprinkle the salt into the flour.
3. Add the lard, egg, and yeast, with enough warm water to make a soft dough.
4. Put into a pan, cover, and set to rise in a warm place.
5. Add a little more flour once it's well risen.
6. Make them into small rolls and bake.

Source — The Unrivalled Cook-Book
Prepared by Ian Dryg
Louisiana Anthology
April 9, 2024