Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast; 2 tablespoons lukewarm water; 5 cups self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups buttermilk

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
5 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2

Into a large bowl, sift flour with other dry ingredients.
3

Cut in shortening.
4

Add Buttermilk.
5

Then add yeast mixture.
6

Stir until all flour is dampened.
7

Knead on floured board a minute or two.
8

Roll out to desired thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
9

Bake at 400° for about 12 to 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
10

This dough may be placed in the refrigerator after mixing and used as needed for a couple of weeks.
11

Biscuits do not have to rise before baking.