Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 5 c. flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; 1 pkg. yeast; 2 c. buttermilk; 2 Tbsp. warm water

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

5 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 pkg. yeast
2 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. warm water

Directions

1

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda.
2

Add shortening. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add with buttermilk to flour mixture.
3

Mix well and turn out on floured board.
4

If needed, add more flour to make a soft dough. Roll out 1/4-inch thick. Brush with melted butter.
5

Bake 15 minutes at 400°. Biscuits are better if allowed to stand awhile before baking.
6

May be stored in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.