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Golden Sourdough Biscuits Recipe

I obtained this recipe from a friend when we were exchanging sourdough recipes a few years ago. These soft biscuits are best enjoyed straight from the oven.

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Golden Sourdough Biscuits Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup Sourdough Starter (recipe also in Recipe Finder)
1/2 cup buttermilk
Additional butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine Sourdough Starter and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 dozen.

Originally published as Golden Sourdough Biscuits in Best of Country Breads , p54

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