Pone Bread {Skillet Biscuit Bread}

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450℉ and grease an 8 or 9-inch cast iron skillet.

Step 2

Stir together milk and vinegar or lemon juice and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.

Step 4

Cut the lard and butter into the dry ingredients using two knives or a pastry cutter. Stop when you have about pea sized crumbles.

Step 5

Add the soured milk and stir until just incorporated. The dough should be thick, but its okay if it is a little bit sticky.

Step 6

Spoon into skillet and bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden.

Step 7

Cool 5-10 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.