3/4 c. starter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. prepared biscuit mix
Melted shortening

Dissolve soda in starter then stir into biscuit mix. Put on a floured board and knead lightly. Flatten with hands into a circle of approximately 1 inch thickness. Cut into 10 wedges, dip each wedge into melted shortening then place in a 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

STARTER:

1 env. yeast
2 med. potatoes, chopped
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour

Cook potatoes in 3 cups of water until tender then drain potatoes and reserve 2 cups of the potato water. Cool the water to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water. Add yeast, sugar, salt, flour and potatoes to the potato water. Mix well, cover and let stand in a warm place for 3 days; stirring each day. Leftover starter may be kept in refrigerator to use later.