Cathead Biscuits

2 cups self-rising flour

1 to 2 tablespoons shortening at room temperature, (Mama used lard and about the size of a walnut)

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon salt, Optional

Work the shortening into the flour until it’s like coarse crumbs. (I use a spoon to do this). Add the buttermilk and stir until makes a ball in the bowl. You can either pinch off the dough or cut it with a biscuit cutter. I use a tuna can because I like to make these biscuits with plenty of girth. Grease or spray pan. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until brown on top. This recipe only makes 8 biscuits if you make them big enough.

Note: You can also make them using all-purpose flour but you will need to add 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. You can brush melted butter on the tops once cooked or even before cooking if you like.