Caraway-Dill Biscuits

Fresh herbs gussy up these classic buttermilk favorites.

TOTAL TIME: 0:35

PREP: 0:20

LEVEL: Moderate

YIELD: 8 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. caraway seeds
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill
• ¼ c. Lard
• ½ c. whole milk
• ½ c. Buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the caraway seeds and dill. Using a fork, cut the lard into the flour mixture until it forms small, pea-size crumbs. Create a well in the center and pour in the whole milk and buttermilk. Slowly stir in the flour from the sides until the milk is incorporated.
2. Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a rolling pin dusted in flour, roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick circle.
3. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out the biscuits. Gather the dough scraps as needed, roll them into a 1/2-inch-thick circle, and continue cutting until you have 8 biscuits total. Place the biscuits, sides touching, in a cast-iron skillet. Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.