Angel Biscuits

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

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until looks like coarse meal.
2

Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir yeast mixture and buttermilk into flour mixture.
3

Mix well.
4

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Spread evenly with butter.
5

Fold dough in half and cut into 2-inch squares.
6

Place on greased baking sheets.
7

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.