Angel Biscuits

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

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. very warm water
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. vegetable shortening
melted butter

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2

Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
3

Add buttermilk and yeast mixture; stir until thoroughly moistened. Turn dough out onto floured board and knead 1 or 2 minutes.
4

(No rising is required.)
5

Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6

Place on ungreased baking sheet; brush with melted butter and bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.