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Cowboy Sourdough Biscuits
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sourdough starter
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and soda. Cut in shorten until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add starter. Stir until dough clings together. Knead on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 times. Roll out or pat to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-1/2 inch rounds. Place in an ungreased baking pan. Let rest for 10 minutes. Bake at 450F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 10 biscuits.
Use any sour dough starter you have on hand or make some using recipe below.
Sourdough Starter:
1 pkg active dry yeast
4 cups warm water
2 tbs sugar
4 cups oil purpose flour
1 med potato, peeled and grated
Directions
Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl. Add sugar and flour, mix well, add potato. Cover bowl with cheesecloth, let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days until mixture has a fermented aroma. Stir 2 or 3 times daily.
To store, transfer starter to a jar. Cover with cheese cloth, refrigerate. Do not cover jar lightly with metal lid.
To use, bring desired amount of starter to room temperature. Replenish starter after each use by stirring 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar or honey into remaining starter. Cover, let stand at room temperature at least 1 day or until bubbly. Refrigerate for later use. If starter isn't used within 10 days, stir in 1 tsp sugar or honey.
Repeat every 10 days unless replenished.
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(Added: 14-Apr-2008)
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