Angel Biscuits

Directions

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   1. Mix the water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and yeast together in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
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   2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
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   3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and add the buttermilk, canola oil, and yeast mixture and mix well.
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   4. From here the dough can be stored in the fridge for about two weeks. It will need to be punched down a bit everyday.
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   To bake the biscuits:
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   1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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   2. Flour your working surface and pat out the amount of dough you want to bake. Cut out with a biscuit cutter.
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   3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 1.5 inches apart.
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   4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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    5. Serve warm with butter and cheese, or jam.
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    Note: you can substitute sour milk for the buttermilk by adding about 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for around 5 minutes.