1 peeled, grated med. Irish potato
1 c. sugar
3 c. flour
3 c. water

Combine all ingredients and let stand in gallon jar or crock for 3 days. As a cup of starter is taken out to prepare biscuits add 1 cup water, 1/2 cup flour and 1 tablespoon sugar to starter so that there will be a supply for the next batch of biscuits.

BISCUITS:

1 c. starter
1/4 c. melted shortening
Enough flour to make dough easy to handle

Roll 1/2 inch thickness on floured board. Cut and place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 420 degrees for 20 minutes.