Connecticut - The Constitution State, State flower: Mountain Laurel

1. Yale Beets
2. Yellow Squash Soup
3. New England Chicken and Clam Pie
4. Buttermilk Biscuits
5. Leeks and New Potatoes
6. Apple Pandowdy

Buttermilk Biscuits

2 Cups flour
2/3 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
¼ Cup vegetable shortening
¾ Cup cultured buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450º. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together 3 times. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly then gradually add buttermilk mixing until smooth. Knead dough lightly on floured board or Roul'pat. Roll out to 1//8" thick for use with chicken and clam pie.

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