Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. very warm water; 5 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3 tsp. baking powder; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. Crisco shortening; 2 c. buttermilk; 1/4 c. melted butter

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. very warm water
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Crisco shortening
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. melted butter

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. Sift dry ingredients together and add yeast.
2

Cut in shortening and then add buttermilk.
3

Turn out dough onto a floured board and knead for 1 or 2 minutes.
4

Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut into biscuits.
5

Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, let rise 10 to 15 minutes, then brush with butter and bake in a 400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
6

Makes 2 1/2 dozen.