Sam Richardson's Sourdough Biscuits Recipe

Name: Sam Richardson's Sourdough Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 package (1 generous teaspoon) active dry yeast; 2 cups lukewarm water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons soft butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder; Sourdough starter from above

Servings: persons

1/2 package (1 generous teaspoon) active dry yeast
2 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons soft butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
Sourdough starter from above

1
To make the starter, sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir in the sugar.
2
Add the flour and stir to create a loose dough or thick batter.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, to age.
4
(We used all the starter for our biscuits.
5
You can double the starter recipe and have some left over to make more biscuits later.
6
It will keep in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.
7
These are called biscuits, incidentally, not only because they have butter in them but because they contain baking powder in addition to the sourdough starter.)
8
To make the biscuits, mix together the flour, butter, sugar, salt and baking powder.
9
Add the starter and mix well.
10
The mixture will form a fairly sticky dough.
11
Pinch off golf-ball-size pieces (2 ounces each) of the dough and arrange 1-inch apart on a large cookie sheet.
12
Let them proof at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes.
13
Place in a 400-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through and nicely browned.

677

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 package (1 generous teaspoon) active dry yeast, 2 cups lukewarm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sam Richardson's Sourdough Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sam Richardson's Sourdough Biscuits

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