Light Yeast Biscuits

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. warm water (95~)
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 c. warm buttermilk
  • vegetable cooking spray

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water, then add yeast.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  3. 3
    Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4
    Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Place in a large bowl; spray with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.

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