Alabama Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2
   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a small bowl; set aside to proof for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together into the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add the yeast mixture, oil, and milk and mix well.
5. 5
   Knead in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook or by hand for 5-7 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
7. 7
   Cut out 30 rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   Dip the bottom of 15 of the rounds into the melted butter and stack them on the remaining 15 rounds, to make a total of 15 biscuits.
9. 9
   Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and let rise in a warm place away from drafts for 1 hour, until they double in volume.
10. 10
    Preheat the oven to 425°; bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.