Chuck Wagon Biscuits

Name: Chuck Wagon Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 2 cups buttermilk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 7 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
7 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1

Combine yeast and warm water in a small mixing bowl, stirring to dissolve; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add buttermilk and oil to yeast mixture; stir well.
2

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add buttermilk mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
3

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
4

Shape dough into 2-inch balls; place 1/8-inch apart in three well-greased 9-inch cast iron skillets. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
5

Note: Biscuits may be placed in greased baking pans to rise and bake.