Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 5 c. all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. buttermilk or sweet milk; 2 Tbsp. very warm water; 1 tsp. soda; 3 to 5 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. vegetable shortening

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
5 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk or sweet milk
2 Tbsp. very warm water
1 tsp. soda
3 to 5 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. vegetable shortening

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2

Sift all dry ingredients into large bowl.
3

Mix in shortening with pastry blender.
4

Add milk, then yeast mixture.
5

Stir until thoroughly moistened.
6

Turn onto floured board and knead a minute or two (no rising is required). Roll to desired thickness (1/2 inch is recommended) and cut into rounds.
7

Brush with melted butter and bake on ungreased pan at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
8

Baked biscuits freeze well.