Best Grandmas Sourdough Biscuits Recipes

GRANDMA'S ANGEL BISCUITS

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My grandma's recipe - grandmas are always the best cooks :) Tried it a couple of years ago for in-laws thanksgiving - bit hit. I'm actually not sure on the yield and servings...I can't remember.

Provided by Derfette

Categories Breads

Time 2h8m

Yield 24 biscuits, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115 degrees)
5 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
melted butter or margarine

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk, set aside.
In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until resembles a coarse meal.
Stir in liquid mix from steps 1 & 2.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead 3-4 times.
Roll to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in warm place 1.5 hours.
Bake at 450 degrees 8-10 minutes.
Brush tops with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 821.7, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.2

GOLDEN SOURDOUGH BISCUITS

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I obtained this recipe from a friend when we were exchanging sourdough recipes a few years ago. These soft biscuits are best enjoyed straight from the oven. - Stephanie Church, Delaware, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup Sourdough Starter
1/2 cup buttermilk
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine Sourdough Starter and buttermilk; stir into crumb mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 425° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.