====== Sourdough Biscuits ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  *     2 cups organic, unbleached flour
  *     1 cup sourdough starter (click here to learn how to start one)
  *     1/2 cup homemade buttermilk
  *     1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
  *     1 tsp baking powder
  *     1 tsp sea salt
  *     1/2 tsp baking soda
  *     additional butter, melted
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 1 hour
  * **Cook:** 15
  * **Serves:** dozen
  * [[https://www.backtoourroots.net/sourdough-biscuit-recipe/|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda.
  - Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
  - Now add the sourdough starter and the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until the dough forms a ball.
  - You may need to adjust the flour or milk depending on how thin your starter is.
  - Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead 5-10 times. Don’t over knead the dough or it will become tough. And who wants tough biscuits?
  - Now gently roll or pat the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness.
  - Cut into rounds with a floured biscuit cutter. Or you could just cut it into squares if you wanted to. 
  - Place the biscuits about 2 inches apart on a buttered baking sheet.
  - Now gently brush the tops with melted butter. 
  - Bake these lovely discs of buttery amazingness at 425°F for 12-15 minutes or until they are a beautiful golden brown.

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