Maya Angelou's Buttermilk Biscuits

RIP Maya Angelou.  You are an inspiration to those who have suffered trauma, and you have offered words of wisdom on how to manage that.  I was surprised to learn that you were also a passionate cook.  May your memory be a blessing, and may your biscuits nourish both body and soul.

Buttermilk Biscuits
Makes 24
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp. salt
6 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup lard
2 cups buttermilk
All-purpose flour, if needed
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Sift 4 cups of flour with salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add buttermilk and stir until dough leaves side of bowl.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Roll out to ½-inch thickness, and cut into 2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or water glass. (If using a glass, turn it upside down, dust rim in flour, then cut biscuits.)
4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.