*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     AUNT CORA'S SOURDOUGH BISCUITS *

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Sifted Unbleached Flour
   3       ts           Baking Powder
   1       t            Salt
   1 1/2   ts           Baking Soda *
   2       tb           Sugar
     1/4   c            Shortening, Melted
   1 1/2   c            Sourdough Starter

  *   More Baking Soda may be added if the starter if
  very sour. Place flour in bowl, add starter in a well,
  then add melted shortening and dry ingredients. Mix
  lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board and
  knead until the consistency of bread dough, or of a
  satiny finish. Pat or roll out dough to 1/2 inch
  thickness, cut and put on a greased pan. Coat all
  sides of biscuits with melted butter. Let rise over
  boiling water for 1/2 hour.  Bake at 425 degrees F for
  15 to 20 minutes.
 


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