Light Yeast Biscuits

Name: Light Yeast Biscuits
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

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

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water, then add yeast.
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

Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
4

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5

Place in a large bowl; spray with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.