Aunt Cora's Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Place flour in bowl, add starter in a well, then add melted shortening and dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until the consistency of bread dough, or of a satiny finish.

3. 3

   Pat or roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut and put on a greased pan.

4. 4

   Coat all sides of biscuits with melted butter.

5. 5

   Let rise over boiling water for 1/2 hour.

6. 6

   Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.