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Sourdough Biscuits

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour see notes
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter very cold, you may want to freeze it for 15 minutes
  • 2 cups sourdough starter
  • 1 Tbsp butter for brushing

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. Grate the butter into the bowl.
  3. Gently, using a large spoon, combine the grated butter with the flour mix.
  4. Stir in the sourdough starter.
  5. Knead lightly in the bowl, or on a lightly floured work surface. Depending on how thick or thin your sourdough starter is, you may need to add more flour or a splash or two of water.
  6. Shape the dough into loose a ball.
  7. Roll the dough out 1/2" thick. Cut into 3" circles. Re-roll the cut-offs and repeat.
  8. Place the biscuits on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.
  9. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 475F.
  10. Lightly brush the biscuits with melted butter right before baking.
  11. Once the biscuits have risen, transfer them into the oven, lower the temperature to 425F and bake for 10 minutes.
  12. Rotate the baking pan and bake for additional 8-10 minutes, or until the tops and the bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown.
  13. Remove the biscuits from the oven, transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for 3 minutes before serving. Brush tops with butter again, if desired, it will help keep them soft longer.

Notes

  • For a whole wheat version, replace one cup of all-purpose flour with one cup of whole wheat flour, or 3/4 cup whole wheat and 1/4 cup rye flour. Increase the amount of sourdough starter to 2 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 266IU (5%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 266IU 5%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.