Angel Biscuit

Name: Angel Biscuit
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water about 110° F; 2 cups buttermilk warmed, about 110° F; 5 cups all purpose flour to 5 1/4; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon salt; 3/4 cup shortening chilled; 4 tablespoons butter chilled; melted butter

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water about 110° F
2 cups buttermilk warmed, about 110° F
5 cups all purpose flour to 5 1/4
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup shortening chilled
4 tablespoons butter chilled
melted butter

Directions

1

Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Set aside.
2

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some small pea-size pieces of fat.
4

Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk, blending well.
5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands just a few turns. Pat into a round about 1/2-inch thick.
6

Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutters.
7

Place cut out biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8

Bake at 400° for about 15 to 20 minutes.
9

Brush tops with the melted butter while still hot.