🌟 Introducing Mary Rogers’s Sourdough Biscuits – a delightful creation that brings the warmth of home-baked goodness to your kitchen! 🌟
✨ Preparation Time:
- 🕒 At bedtime: Make a batter with half a cup of sourdough starter, a cup of milk, and one cup of flour.
✨ Overnight Magic:
- If you’re dreaming of breakfast bliss, let the batter sit overnight for an extra touch of flavor.
✨ Morning Sunshine:
- For a noon delight, mix the batter in the morning and let it rise in a warm haven.
- Pro tip: In cooler weather, an overnight ferment works wonders, resulting in a light and bubbly concoction.
✨ Ingredients to Gather:
- 🥛 1/2 cup of milk
- 🌾 1 cup of flour (for the batter)
- 🍶 2 1/2 cups of flour (sifted, for the dough)
- 🧁 1/3 cup of shortening
- 🍯 1 cup of sugar
- 🧂 1 teaspoon of salt
- 🍰 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 💫 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 🍋 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar
✨ Kitchen Symphony:
- 🌙 Sift together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour with all dry ingredients (except baking soda).
- 🤲 Work in the lard or shortening with finesse, using your fingers or a trusty fork.
- 🚰 Dissolve baking soda in a splash of warm water, then add it to the sourdough sponge.
- 🌀 Incorporate the flour mixture into the sponge to create a soft, pillowy dough.
- 🤿 Knead the dough lightly, just a few times, until it takes shape.
- 🍪 Roll it out to approximately 1/2 inch thickness (or a tad thicker) and cut with a biscuit cutter.
✨ Panorama of Perfection:
- 🛒 Place these delightful dough discs close together in a 9 x 13-inch pan, ensuring they get acquainted.
- 🌱 Turn them to coat the tops with a touch of grease for that golden finish.
✨ Rise and Shine:
- 🌡️ Cover the pan, letting the biscuits bask in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes.
✨ Oven Ballet:
- 🔥 Preheat your oven to a toasty 375 degrees.
- 🌟 Slide the pan in and let the biscuits dance in the heat for approximately 30 to 35 minutes.
✨ Grand Finale:
- 🎉 Behold the golden-brown glory as you pull out a pan of perfectly baked sourdough biscuits.
- 🍽️ Serve them warm, split, and toasted for an extra layer of joy. They’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or anytime cravings strike!
✨ Nutritional Symphony (Per Serving):
- 🌈 Calories: 491.2
- 🧈 Fat: 20.1g
- 🍳 Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- 🧀 Cholesterol: 24.8mg
- 🧂 Sodium: 806.5mg
- 🍞 Carbohydrates: 66.3g
- 🌾 Fiber: 2.1g
- 🍯 Sugar: 3.4g
- 🥩 Protein: 10.1g
✨ Crowd-Pleasing Ratings:
- ⭐ Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- 🗣️ Review Count: 12
👩🍳 Mary Rogers’s Sourdough Biscuits are a labor of love, connecting tradition with modern ease. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, reminding us that the heart of the kitchen is where memories are baked. So, roll up those sleeves, let the dough rise, and savor the joy of homemade perfection! 🏡🍪✨
