Biscuits from Herman - Sourdough Biscuits

• 2 cups (475 ml) flour, unbleached always best
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) coarse salt, or 1/2 tsp (2 ml) of table salt
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) lard, (Vegetable shortening a good substitute)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) of Herman (sourdough starter)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk (plain yogurt can be substituted)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees (225 C.).
2. In a large deep mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. With a pastry blender, two knives, or most traditionally, using your fngertips cut the lard (or shortening) into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Add the starter and enough buttermilk (or yogurt) to make a soft dough.
5. Knead lightly for about 10-12 times on a floured surface.
6. Roll out or pat the dough to about 1/2 to 3/4 inchs thick.
7. With a cookie cutter or a rim of a glass, cut biscuits the size you want and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake for about 9 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned in the 450 degree (225 C.) oven.

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lard, buttermilk

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000D2D (may not work)