Durham Pikelets

• 8 ounces flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 12 ounces lard
• 8 -10 fluid ounces buttermilk or 8 -10 fluid ounces 1% low-fat milk
• 12 teaspoon salt

1. Sift the flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together into a bowl, then rub in the lard until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk or milk, beating lightly to give a dropping consistency.
3. 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.
4. Keep warm, wrapped in a clean tea towl and serve hot, spread with plenty of butter.

flour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, lard, buttermilk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/durham-pikelets-123138 (may not work)