Sourdough Biscuit Recipe

Don't throw out the discard starter if you don't want to  make bread.  You can use the discard to make Sourdough Biscuits.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 stick cold butter Or margarine, butter flavored shortening
1/2 c buttermilk* or you can use whole milk
1 cup sourdough starter discard

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a cookie sheet or baking sheet.

Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.

Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two dull knives held together in your hand. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs or small peas when it is done. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

Pour in the buttermilk and sourdough starter. Stir only until the dry ingredients are moistened and a ball starts to form. Do not over stir or the biscuits will be tough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times. If the dough is really sticky, add a little flour.

Roll out the dough until it is 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in flour. You can also use a glass or a cup. Dip the rim of the glass or cup in flour so the dough does not stick to the sides. 

Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 10-12 baking powder biscuits.

You can make your own buttermilk by adding a half tablespoon of vinegar to the whole milk. Allow this to sit for about 8 to 10 minutes.