Feather-Light Biscuits

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 cups buttermilk baking mix
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 to 1-1/4 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the baking mix, sugar and yeast. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough warm water to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 3-4 times.
  2. 2
    Roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased
  3. 3
    . Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

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