Ingrients & Directions
1 1/2 c Sifted Unbleached Flour 2 T Sugar
3 t Baking Powder 1/4 c Shortening, Melted
1 t Salt 1 1/2 c Sourdough Starter
1 1/2 t Baking Soda *
* More Baking Soda may be added if the starter if very sour. Place
flour in bowl, add starter in a well, then add melted shortening and
dry ingredients. Mix lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured
board and knead until the consistency of bread dough, or of a satiny
finish. Pat or roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut and put on a
greased pan. Coat all sides of biscuits with melted butter. Let rise
over boiling water for 1/2 hour. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 20
minutes.
Yields
4 servings