2 c. lukewarm water
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar

First make potato water by cutting up two medium sized potatoes into cubes and boil in three cups of water until tender. Remove the potatoes and measure out 2 cups of remaining liquid. Mix the potato water, flour and sugar into a smooth paste. Set in a warm place until starter mixture rises to double its original size.

1 c. sour dough starter
1 1/4 tsp. each of salt, sugar & soda
1 tbsp. shortening
3-4 c. sifted flour

Place flour in large bowl, make a well in the center and add sour dough starter (above). Stir in salt, soda and sugar and add shortening. Gradually mix in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Pinch off dough for one biscuit at a time. Form a ball and roll it in melted shortening. Crowd biscuits in a round 8" cake pan and allow to rise in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 425 degrees until done.