Mary Rogers's Sourdough Biscuits
1/2 c Active Starter 3/4 ts Salt 1 c Milk 2 ts Baking Powder 2 1/2 c Flour 1/2 ts Baking Soda 1/3 c Lard or Shortening 1/4 ts Cream Of Tartar 1 tb Sugar At bedtime make a batter of...
Ingredients
- 1/2c active starter 3/4 ts salt
- 1c milk 2 ts baking powder
- 21/2 c flour 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1/3c lard or shortening 1/4 ts cream of tartar
- 1tb sugar
Directions
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1/2 c Active Starter 3/4 ts Salt 1 c Milk 2 ts Baking Powder 2 1/2 c Flour 1/2 ts Baking Soda 1/3 c Lard or Shortening 1/4 ts Cream Of Tarta
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Let set overnight if the biscuits are wanted for breakfast
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If wanted for noon, the batter maybe mixed in the morning and set in a warm place to rise
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However, unless the weather is real warm, it is always all right to let it ferment overnight
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It will get very light and bubbly
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When ready to mix the biscuits, sift together the remaining cup and a half of flour and all other dry ingredients except the baking soda
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Work in the lard or shortening with your fingers or a fork
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Add baking soda dissolved in a little warm water to the sponge and then add the flour mixture