Durham Pikelets

Durham Pikelets

Ingredients:
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
leavening agents, baking soda
cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized
lard
milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat
salt, table

Directions:
Sift the flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together into a bowl, then rub in the lard until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk or milk, beating lightly to give a dropping consistency.
Drop the mixture, in spoonfuls on to a hot well greased griddle or frying pan and cook picketlets for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Keep warm, wrapped in a clean tea towl and serve hot, spread with plenty of butter.