Fluffy, Tender, Easy-Peasy Sourdough Biscuits

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Sourdough novices and pros alike can always use a great recipe to use up discard. Here, Martin shows you how easy and delicious it can be to turn that discard into Sourdough Biscuits! In this simple recipe the sourdough discard both hydrates the biscuits and lends them that quintessential tanginess. The golden biscuits pair beautifully with both sweet and savory breakfasts foods. Try them for yourself!
Note: In this video, Martin uses the recipe to make 4 large biscuits; the recipe is written to make 6-7 slightly smaller biscuits.
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Credits
Host: Martin Philip
Producer: Tucker Adams
Chapters
0:00-0:49: Start with dry ingredients for sourdough biscuits
0:50-1:28: Mix pieces of butter into the dry mix
1:29-2:40: Add sourdough starter and combine
2:31-4:12: Shape the biscuit dough and slice into pieces
4:13: Bake the biscuits and enjoy however you like

[@milesmorse2619]

Been making this recipe for a few years and I love it. The biscuits always come out incredibly tender and flavorful from the sourdough starter. Sometimes the tang is a lot if you use discard but they're still good. Good with berries and other inclusions almost made into scones. Great video.

[@nancythompson6425]

To help keep the butter cold and still have smaller pieces, put a stick of butter in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes, then, keeping the paper on one end of the stick, grate it using the largest holes on a box grater. You won't warm the butter at all by handling with your fingers. Gently mix it in the flour with a spatula to break it all up.

[@happyhome41]

Thanks Martin and crew -- saved this one.

[@09mclemens]

I just baked these up for lunch - making 4 biscuits as Martin demoed. We were out of bread, and I needed something quick for lunch while my 2 loaves of Maura's bread are proofing in the fridge. This dough came together beautifully, and the biscuits were flaky and delicious. I warmed up my leftover spinach/Swiss cheese omelette from breakfast out yesterday and layered it up on two of the biscuits for hubby and me. YUM! Thank you for this video and awesome recipe.

[@jred5153]

Personally, I cut it in half place the one half on top of the other, roll it out to the same size again and repeat one more time. I get a taller, flakier, layered biscuit. But hey, to each their own.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Layering is a good move! -🍮Nicole

[@msbehavin0]

I love this recipe! My fav thing to do with discard.

[@mschjenken9531]

These are awesome.thank you so much

[@petiest1]

These would be great for sausage and biscuits….yum! ☺️

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

mmmm looks great!!!

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

Thanks!!

[@JohnHumkey]

Taste 9/10, Height 4/10. Need to fold/laminate them next time to be taller. Will definitely make again. (Easy recipe too.) Thanks. I cut everything in half and made 3 biscuits: 60g APFlour, 1g baking powder, 3g salt, 57g (half a stick) butter, 114g sourdough starter.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

It's a joy to bake these with you, John! We're excited to hear how the next batch goes. 😄 -🥐Lily

[@leeedwards3783]

Never seen biscuits like that here across the pond. Look good. Will have to try them. Try to convince my family to have biscuits with bacon for breakfast

[@madisonmiddleton4980]

New favorite discard recipe! Came together quick and easy! Made 11 mini biscuits for dessert with butter and honey! Yumm

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

That's so fabulous to hear! 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@beernut6153]

This recipe works great. So delicious. Had mine with fried eggs, watercress, cheese and some bacon and chipotle mayo. Found a great way to use my discards now. Yum.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

That sounds phenomenal! Thank you for baking with us 🧡 -🍮Nicole

[@thegnome4874]

I started a KA recipe if Sour Dough starter this week, and now I know what I can do with the discard

[@fathersonandskillet]

Love the recipe! One thing, though: we operate on a zero-waste method with our starter. Unless we're setting up to bake, we have about 50 grams of starter on hand. It keeps really well in the refrigerator for a week or two without problems. It saves us a lot of $$ we'd otherwise be spending on flour. We'd have to plan ahead for making biscuits or pancakes or any other 'discard' recipe.

[@X_ATG_X]

this looks delicious and i will use this in the future for breakfast. #UMO

[@leeedwards3783]

Just made these today. They taste awesome. Going to save them for breakfast on Saturday. Is it ok to reheat these in the oven? Thanks

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Lee! You sure can reheat these biscuits. -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@patphares6258]

❤❤❤😊

[@lensmathurin5105]

You not serving this at the murphy dining hall at The University of Mount Olive is wild ngl.

[@barbaraNivens-ev7yp]

I'm the baker in the house, except for biscuits. Hubby does those. I made him watch this, can't wait for his first batch.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We can't wait to hear what you think! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@Harlizzlee]

is martin using the same recipe in scale? 227g of starter will yield four biscuits?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi, Harley! The recipe says it yields 6-7 biscuits but is also flexible for dividing to preference, as Martin did with making 4. If divided differently than the recipe details you'll bake at the same temperature but will adjust the time in the oven by a few minutes, more or less. Happy baking! -🍮Nicole

[@Harlizzlee]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany thank you!

[@Harlizzlee]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany thank you! im going to try baking them and making making four like martin did!

[@bigbird12ish]

What kind of cream you put on top before placing them in the oven?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi there! Martin brushed the biscuits lightly with heavy cream before baking. Enjoy! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@bigbird12ish]

Thank you 😊

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Anytime! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@Jerzidi9]

Can my sour dough starter discard be given to my friend as a starter for her to feed and begin her journey on making sour dough bread?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Absolutely! Just share instructions on how to feed it and she'll be on her way! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@joliemoss6017]

Can I double this recipe?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Yes 😄😄 Happy biscuit-baking, Jolie! -🥐Lily

[@phil-bailey-cox]

Is this a biscuit or is this a roll? In my world biscuits are quick breads no yeast. Just asking.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

This is a biscuit, which uses unfed starter to add flavor, and baking powder as the rising agent. -👩‍🍳Kat

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Those aren't the biscuits my mother use to make, they look better, much better. Sorry Mom.

[@dianadoughty3540]

need to know how change this to Gluten-free

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi, Diana! That can be done by using our Measure for Measure GF Flour, instead of All-Purpose Flour. 🙌💙 Happy baking! shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/gluten-free-measure-for-measure-flour -🥐Lily

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Why does the recipe call for rolling it out into a five inch by two and 3/4 round when they’re square. The recipe Doesn’t match what you are doing. Recipe is six biscuits. You’re making four. Now I’ve overworked the $&@!! thing.

[@km1958]

Flat pucks

[@losmismosdesiempre9047]

Seeee ❤️🙌🧉