Angel Biscuits

Name: Angel Biscuits
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. buttermilk

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2

Let stand 5 minutes.
3

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar together.
4

Add shortening and cut in with pastry blender.
5

Add yeast to buttermilk.
6

Add to flour mixture slowly, stirring in with a fork. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board; knead several times. Roll 1/2-inch thick.
7

Cut with biscuit cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet.
8

Bake at 450°
9

for 10 to 12 minutes. Yields 2 dozen.