Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. warm water; 5 c. self-rising flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 c. shortening; 2 c. milk; butter or margarine, melted

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
5 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. milk
butter or margarine, melted

Directions

1

Grease one 15x10x1 inch pan (13x9x2 and 9x9x2 will work) with melted butter or margarine.
2

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
3

Add to flour mixture stir with fork until moist.
4

Roll out 1/2 inch thick on floured surface. Cut with 2 inch cutter.
5

Place close together in prepared pans.
6

Cover with damp cloth and allow to rise one hour.
7

Bake in preheated 400° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
8

Brush tops with melted butter or margarine.
9

Serve while hot.
10

Makes 30 to 40 biscuits.