Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105° to 115°); 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups buttermilk; 3 tablespoons sugar

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water (105° to 115°)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1

Combine yeast and lukewarm water, stirring to dissolve; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Set aside.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Stir in sugar and dissolved yeast; mix well. Cover tightly; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 4 to 5 times.
4

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits in 3 greased 8-inch square baking pans. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.