* More Baking Soda may be added if the starter if very sour. Place
flour
in bowl, add starter in a well, then add melted shortening and
dry
ingredients. Mix lightly and turn out onto a lightly floured board
and
knead until the consistency of bread dough, or of a satiny finish.
Pat or
roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut and put on a greased
pan. Coat
all sides of biscuits with melted butter. Let rise over boiling
water for
1/2 hour. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.