Sourdough Cinnamon Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

Step 2

Mix the sugar, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon together.

Step 3

Cut the 50 ml (1/4 cup) butter into chunks and blend into sugar mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.

Step 4

Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder together.

Step 5

Cut the 125 ml (1/2 cup) of butter into chunks and cut into the flour mixture until crumbly.

Step 6

Add the sourdough starter and stir to make a ragged dough.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times to make a ball.

Step 8

Roll the dough into a 9 inch by 12 inch rectangle.

Step 9

Spread the sugar mixture over the rectangle leaving an inch on a long edge.

Step 10

Spread the chopped apples over the rectangle.

Step 11

Spread the pecans over the rectangle.

Step 12

Roll the dough starting with the long edge away from the edge with no topping.

Step 13

Form into a tight cylinder.

Step 14

Spray 2 baking sheets with baking spray.

Step 15

Cut the dough with a very sharp knife into one inch thick slices.

Step 16

Put slices on baking sheets allowing at least 1 1/2 inches for expansion.

Step 17

Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 18

Remove from baking sheets while still warm.