Sourdough Biscuits
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter cut into small pieces (very cold or frozen)
- 1 cup (227 g) unfed sourdough starter discard
- ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 120 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to incorporate the butter until it resembles a coarse crumbs.2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter
- Add the sourdough starter and ¼ cup of milk to the flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix until a dough begins to form. If the dough is too dry, add the additional milk a little at a time until it comes together to form a cohesive dough.1 cup (227 g) unfed sourdough starter, ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 120 ml) milk
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times. Form the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle or circle, and use a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits.
- Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- I get anywhere from 6 to 8 biscuits depending on how thick the dough is. Thicker/taller biscuits take a bit longer to cook.
- To freeze baked biscuits, let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F until warmed through.
- To freeze unbaked biscuits, place the cut dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer bag and bake from frozen at 450°F, adding a few extra minutes as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Sourdough Biscuits
Serving Size
1 biscuit
Amount per Serving
Calories
248
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
471
mg
20
%
Potassium
48
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
363
IU
7
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
