Categories: Breads 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
    1/2 c  Active Starter                    3/4 ts Salt 
      1 c  Milk                                2 ts Baking Powder 
  2 1/2 c  Flour                             1/2 ts Baking Soda 
    1/3 c  Lard or Shortening                1/4 ts Cream Of Tartar 
      1 tb Sugar                           
  
  At bedtime make a batter of the half cup of starter, cup of milk, and 1 cup 
  of the flour.  Let set overnight if the biscuits are wanted for breakfast. 
  If wanted for noon, the batter maybe mixed in the morning and set in a warm 
  place to rise.  However, unless the weather is real warm, it is always all 
  right to let it ferment overnight. It will get very light and bubbly. 
  When ready to mix the biscuits, sift together the remaining cup and a half 
  of flour and all other dry ingredients except the baking soda.  Work in the 
  lard or shortening with your fingers or a fork.  Add baking soda dissolved 
  in a little warm water to the sponge and then add the flour mixture. 
  Mix into a soft dough.  Knead lightly a few times to get in shape.  Roll 
  out to about 1/2 inch thickness or a little thicker,and cut with a biscuit 
  cutter.  Place close together in a 9 x 13-inch pan, turning to grease tops. 
  Cover and set in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes.  Bake in a 375 
  degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.  Leftovers are good split and 
  toasted in a sandwich toaster.