So, my mother in law gave us a sourdough “mother” and now I have to figure
out how to keep it alive. It’s like having a dog. But nothing like it. It’s
like having a kid and forgetting to feed it. No it’s not. I do have to say
it has the consistency of a chocolate chip scone… good stuff!
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening (you can substitute butter, 1 for 1, but NOT margarine. I
guess there’s water in Margerine).
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 c. sourdough starter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Chocolate chips
Combine sugar, shortening, add eggs, sourdough, vanilla. In another bowl mix
flour, baking powder, soda, add chocolate chips. Combine all ingredients in
a large bowl. Mix well, let rest 15 minutes. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
Flatten. Pre-heat oven to 375 - Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for
10-15 minutes. Cool slightly before taking off cookie sheet. Makes 4 dozen
small. 2 dozen big.