How to make it

  • **SOURDOUGH STARTER:
  • In a large crock or bowl soften dry yeast in lukewarm water. Add sugar and flour. Beat to mix. Cover with a kitchen towel and place in a warm place to sour for 2-4 days. After mixture has reached desired sourness, keep in refrigerator.
  • FOR BISCUITS:
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; add starter; mix to make firm dough. Add water if needed. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Grease 12" Dutch oven or deep iron skillet generously with shortening. Dip fingers into remaining shortening; pinch off dough balls the size of large walnuts and shape them into balls.
  • Place close to each other in greased pan; let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  • Bake over coals in a covered Dutch oven or a 400 oven for 25-30 minutes.

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