1 pk Dry yeast 1 ts Baking soda
1/2 c Warm water 1 ts Salt
6 c All-purpose flour 1 c Shortening
3 tb Sugar 1 c Sourdough starter
1 tb Baking powder 2 c Buttermilk
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large
mixing bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well
in dry ingredients. Combine starter, buttermilk and yeast and add
all at once to well in dry ingredients. Stir only until well
moistened. Place in large, greased, covered plastic container.
Refrigerate. Use when needed. Remove only as much as needed. Dough
should remain good for 3 to 4 days. Carefully roll out on a well
floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into biscuit shape. Place
on a lightly greased baking pan with sides touching. Bake at 400 for
15-18 minutes or until done. Makes 4 dozen biscuits.
Yields
4 servings