Sourdough Biscuits
Sourdough biscuits are perfectly flaky and so soft and buttery. They are perfect with gravy or jam, and are a favorite recipe at my house. They are one of my most popular recipes for a reason, they are simple to make and perfect with any topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Fermentation 10 hours hrs
Total Time 11 hours hrs
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 1/2 C butter
- 1 Tbs granulated sugar
- 1 C sourdough starter, active
- 1 C milk
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Add flour to a large bowl, then cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter, a food processor, or whatever you have on hand.
Add sugar and gently stir to incorporate. Then add starter and milk, and gently incorporate until thoroughly combined. Cover your dough and leave it on the counter to ferment overnight or at least 10 hours.
Remove dough from bowl, spread it out on the counter, and sprinkle salt, baking powder, and baking soda on top. Knead dough to mix in thoroughly.
Flour countertop, and roll out dough with a rolling pin to roughly 1/2 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out your biscuits and place them on a pan. Let them rise on the pan for about 15 minutes.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes. When they are finished, brush the top of the biscuits with butter and enjoy!
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