Wild Yeast (Sourdough) Biscuits Recipe

Name: Wild Yeast (Sourdough) Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sponge; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 cup sourdough starter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Biscuit Dough; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

Sponge
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup sourdough starter
2 cups all-purpose flour
Biscuit Dough
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour

1
Night Before:
2
Mix together the sponge ingredients, stirring well in a nonmetal bowl.
3
Cover with plastic wrap (I place a shower cap over my bowl) and set aside until mix is bubbly, about 12 hours.
4
To Make Biscuits:
5
Melt butter and stir in sugar until well blended.
6
Add all remaining ingredients to the sponge and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until elastic or until bounces back when poked.
7
Let rise in a warm spot until double in bulk.
8
Punch down dough, knead lightly a few times to get the remaining gass out.
9
Pat out the dough until 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
10
Place on a well-greased cookie sheet and let rise again until double in bulk.
11
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
12
Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sponge, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 cup sourdough starter, and more.

Yes, Wild Yeast (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.

Wild Yeast (Sourdough) Biscuits

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