Maryland Beaten Biscuits—Southern.
1 qt. of sifted flour, ¹⁄₂ teacup of lard, 1 teacup of sweet milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, mix all dry ingredients together thoroughly before adding milk, add the milk gradually and knead the dough until firm and glossy. Then beat with a flat iron for 20 minutes or until the dough will spring large elastic, then cut out in small biscuits, prick the top with a fork and bake for 30 minutes. This is the southern beaten biscuit.