Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°); 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup shortening; Melted butter

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
Melted butter

Directions

1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture.
3

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
4

. Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm.