Fake Sourdough Biscuits

Description

These are referred to as fake sourdough biscuits, but are really refrigerator rolls. Very easy to make, and so handy.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 cups lukewarm buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Allow to stand until mixture is frothy.
  2. In a large bowl
  3. whisk together flour
  4. sugar
  5. salt
  6. baking powder
  7. and soda. Add shortening and work until crumbly. Mix in yeast mixture and buttermilk. Store
  8. well covered
  9. in a greased bowl in the refrigerator. Don’t worry if it is a little sticky; it will firm up as it chills. Dough can be stored up to 2 weeks.
  10. When ready to make rolls
  11. take out amount needed. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface
  12. and knead for 2 or 3 minutes. Roll out
  13. and cut rolls. Place in greased muffin cups. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  14. Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes
  15. or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 48

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