Sourdough Biscuits

Name: Sourdough Biscuits
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons shortening; Melted butter

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
Melted butter

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a nonmetal bowl; mix well. Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add Sourdough Starter, stirring until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
2

Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits in 3 lightly greased 9-inch square baking pans, and brush tops with melted butter. Cover, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.