Recipe#2471

Title: Biscuits 13

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1 c unsifted flour
 1/4 C shortening
 1 T baking powder
 1 C starter
 1/2 t salt
 2 T melted sugar
 1/2 t soda
 1/2 t sugar
 Stir together salt, soda, sugar, baking powder, and flour.  Cut in
 shortening.  Stir in starter until it forms soft dough that cleans
 sides of bowl.  Knead in bowl 30 seconds.  Roll on lightly floured
 board 1/2" thick.  Cut with 2" cutter.  Brush tops with butter.
 Let rest 15 minutes.  Bake at 425 deg. F. for 12 minutes.  Makes
 16 biscuts.
 For whole wheat:  Use 1 C whole wheat flour in place of white flour.
 Cinnamon Raisin:  Use 1/4 C sugar, add 3/4 t cinnamon and 1/4 t
 nutmeg.  Add 1/3 C raisins.