Preheat the oven to 450° F.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and baking powder.

Cut the lard into the flour mixture until crumbly, using a pastry cutter.

Stir the buttermilk into the flour

Turn the craggy dough onto a floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times until it’s smooth.

Roll the dough out 1-inch thick.

Cut biscuits out with a biscuit cutter or a glass.

Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake until the tops are golden, about 12 minutes.