Mary Rogers's Sourdough Biscuits

This is one of the zaar recipes that i adopted. i hope to prepare this one soon and will post any modifications that i make to the recipe.

At bedtime make a batter of the half cup of starter , cup of milk , and 1 cup of 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 warm place to rise.

However , unless the weather is real warm , it is always all right 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 half of flour and all other dry ingredients except the baking soda.

Work in the lard or shortening with your fingers or a fork.

Add baking soda dissolved in 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.

Roll out to about 1 / 2 inch thickness or a little thicker , and cut with a biscuit cutter.

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 375 degree oven for .

active starter, milk, flour, lard, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar