Homemade Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour in bowl, add starter in a well, then add melted shortening and dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Mix lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until the consistency of bread dough, or of a satiny finish.
3. 3
   Pat or roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut and put on a greased pan.
4. 4
   Coat all sides of biscuits with melted butter.
5. 5
   Let rise over boiling water for 1/2 hour.
6. 6
   Bake at 425 F for 15 to 20 minutes.