Grandma Haynes' Biscuits
["? 1 lb. flour", "? 1 c. shortening", "? 1 c. sweet milk"]
["Mix 1/5 can lye in 6 cups cold water and dissolve in enamel pan.", "Put 1 pound lard or other grease into lye water and boil until fairly thick (like candy); add 2 tablespoons ammonia water and 1 tablespoon borax; when cool, beat well until white.", "Harden 2 weeks before using."]
["flour", "shortening", "sweet milk"]