Sourdough Biscuits Recipe:

Step 1

Grease a baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter or margarine until particles are the size of small peas.  Mix in sourdough starter.  Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry dough almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons additional water can be added if necessary).  NOTE: You want the ingredients to barely bind together.

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently a few times until dough forms a cohesive mass.

Step 4

Gently roll dough to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.  Cut with a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter and place onto prepared baking pan.  Place close together for soft-sided biscuits or 1-inch apart for crisp-sided ones.  Brush with butter.  Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F.), free from drafts, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 6

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are a light golden brown.  Remove from oven and immediately remove from baking sheet.  Serve warm.

Step 7

Makes 10 biscuits.