Sourdough Biscuits

This is one of those recipes that has probably made the rounds.  It is a basic recipe, but it makes biscuits that are soooooo good!

1 Cup Sourdough Starter
1-1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
Milk or Water

Preheat oven to 450*F

Put dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together.  You can sift them if you want, but I prefer to whisk them.  It is easier and sounds more manly. :-)

Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter.  It may seem more manly to use a couple knives, but this is a case where using the right tool for the job is more important.

Add the Sourdough Starter.

Mix together, add milk or water if needed for proper dough consistency.

Knead lightly, then pat out onto a floured cutting board until about 1/2" thick.  Don't overdo the patting, the more you work the dough, the less fluffy your biscuits will be.

Cut biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter or your favorite beer glass.

Place biscuits, sides touching, on a greased baking sheet. I use a Lodge Griddle.

You can either cook them right away or let them rest/rise for an hour or so.

When you are ready, cook for 12-15 minutes until browned

Enjoy them warm with butter and/or jelly

These are the Pastry Cutter and Griddle that I use: