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J. Huston Tavern Biscuits

Arrow Rock’s state historic site administrator Mike Dickey said of the tavern’s name, “The earliest name on record is J. Huston Tavern in 1841. In 1853 it was sold and became known as the “Neal House” or “Neal’s Tavern” and in 1858 became the “Arrow Rock Hotel.” In the 1860s it was also known as the “Scripture House”. By the late 19th century it was known as “City Hotel.” In the 1920s it was “the Old Tavern” and from the late1980s onwards as the “Arrow Rock Tavern” or “Historic Arrow Rock Tavern.” We reverted back to the original name “J. Huston Tavern” about four years ago for historical interpretive purposes.”

It not only served as a hotel, but as a restaurant and the J. Huston Tavern has been serving meals since it opened. This biscuit recipe came from one of Arrow Rock’s pioneers.

Arrow Rock Biscuits

4 ½ c. flour

2 c. sour milk

½ c. shortening or butter

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. salt

Sift the flour twice in a large bowl; remove 1/3 cup. Sift the soda, cream of tartar and salt into the flour. Cut in the shortening and then add the milk. Stir just until incorporated. Roll on a floured surface and cut into biscuits.

Melt 1 T. butter into each pan and add the biscuits. Turn them over to coat with butter. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until golden.

Recipe from Mrs. Ida Morris, courtesy of the Friends of Arrow Rock, Inc.

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