Wild Yeast Sourdough Biscuits Recipes

Steps:

• Night Before:.
• Mix together the sponge ingredients, stirring well in a nonmetal bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap (I place a shower cap over my bowl) and set aside until mix is bubbly, about 12 hours.
• To Make Biscuits:.
• Melt butter and stir in sugar until well blended.
• Add all remaining ingredients to the sponge and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until elastic or until bounces back when poked.
• Let rise in a warm spot until double in bulk.
• Punch down dough, knead lightly a few times to get the remaining gass out.
• Pat out the dough until 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
• Place on a well-greased cookie sheet and let rise again until double in bulk.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Steps:

• Measure sourdough starter into mixing bowl.
• Add sugar.
• Dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Add to starter.
• Cut shortening into mixture of salt, baking powder, and flour until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Add to starter mixture, stirring well with a fork.
• Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead gently, adding more flour if necessary.
• Roll dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
• Dip in melted butter and place in a greased cake pan with edges touching.
• Cover with a cloth or plastic and set in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.