Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 5 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 2 c. buttermilk

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt; cut in shortening.
2

Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir into buttermilk. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
3

Cover and chill.
4

When ready to use, roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
5

Cut out biscuits with 2-inch cutter and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
6

Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.
7

Dough will keep several weeks in the refrigerator.
8

Yield:
9

4 to 5 dozen (2-inch) biscuits.