Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 5 c. all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 3 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. vegetable shortening; 1 pkg. yeast; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 2 c. buttermilk

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

Sift together into a mixing bowl, flour, baking powder, sugar, soda and salt.
2

Cut in shortening.
3

Dissolve yeast in water.
4

Add to flour mixture.
5

Then add buttermilk.
6

Work together with a large wooden spoon until flour is moistened.
7

Cover bowl.
8

Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
9

Roll out the amount to be used on a floured board to 1/2-inch thickness.
10

Cut out and put on greased cookie sheet.
11

Let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12

(I cover with a clean dish towel.)
13

Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes.
14

This dough will keep for several weeks in refrigerator.