Maryland Beaten Biscuits

Maryland Beaten Biscuits
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A Maryland staple with an extra Maryland twist.This recipe is modified from a version courtesy of Oxmoor House via MyRecipes.com.
Servings
36
servings
Maryland Beaten Biscuits
Ingredients
  • 7 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 3/4 cup lard
  • 2 1/2 cup ice water
Directions
  1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt; stir well.
  2. Cut in lard with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Sprinkle ice water evenly over flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Beat with a rolling pin or mallet for 30 minutes or until blisters appear, folding dough over frequently.
  5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; flatten and prick with the tines of a fork.
  6. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 500° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.