Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 5 c. all-purpose flour; 4 Tbsp. sugar; 1 heaping tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 sticks margarine or 1 c. Crisco; 1 Tbsp. dry yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. water (warm) with tsp. sugar; 2 c. buttermilk

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 heaping tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 sticks margarine or 1 c. Crisco
1 Tbsp. dry yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. water (warm) with tsp. sugar
2 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

In mixer with flat beater, mix first 6 ingredients.
2

Let yeast mixture proof until foamy.
3

Add to dry ingredients along with buttermilk.
4

Mix until well blended and turn out onto well floured board and knead into a nice smooth ball.
5

Roll out to 1/2-inch and cut with cutter.
6

Place on well-greased sheet pan.
7

Allow to rise 3 to 4 hours.
8

Preheat oven to 400°.
9

Cook until a nice golden brown (approximately 20 minutes).
10

Wonderful buttered with a slice of Smithfield ham!
11

Bet you can't eat just one!