1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in sourdough starter and melted butter until well combined.3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.4. Drop dough by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.
At bedtime make a batter of the half cup of starter, cup of milk, and 1 cupof the flour.
Let set overnight if the biscuits are wanted for breakfast.
If wanted for noon, the batter maybe mixed in the morning and set in a warmplace to rise.
However, unless the weather is real warm, it is always allright to let it ferment overnight.
It will get very light and bubbly.
When ready to mix the biscuits, sift together the remaining cup and a halfof flour and all other dry ingredients except the baking soda.
Work in thelard or shortening with your fingers or a fork.
Add baking soda dissolvedin a little warm water to the sponge and then add the flour mixture.
Mix into a soft dough.
Knead lightly a few times to get in shape.
Rollout to about 1/2 inch thickness or a little thicker,and cut with a biscuitcutter.
Place close together in a 9 x 13-inch pan, turning to grease tops.
Cover and set in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes.
Bake in a 375degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Leftovers are good split andtoasted in a sandwich toaster.
Ingredients
Directions
At bedtime make a batter of the half cup of starter, cup of milk, and 1 cupof the flour.
Let set overnight if the biscuits are wanted for breakfast.
If wanted for noon, the batter maybe mixed in the morning and set in a warmplace to rise.
However, unless the weather is real warm, it is always allright to let it ferment overnight.
It will get very light and bubbly.
When ready to mix the biscuits, sift together the remaining cup and a halfof flour and all other dry ingredients except the baking soda.
Work in thelard or shortening with your fingers or a fork.
Add baking soda dissolvedin a little warm water to the sponge and then add the flour mixture.
Mix into a soft dough.
Knead lightly a few times to get in shape.
Rollout to about 1/2 inch thickness or a little thicker,and cut with a biscuitcutter.
Place close together in a 9 x 13-inch pan, turning to grease tops.
Cover and set in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes.
Bake in a 375degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Leftovers are good split andtoasted in a sandwich toaster.
