Angel Biscuits
At a Glance
- Total
- 2 hrs 8 min
- Servings
- 30.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Bread
- Baking
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Wheat
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 30. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Angel Biscuits brings together 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110-115F), 2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115) in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 2 hrs 8 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 30 servings.
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Equipment
Large mixing bowl, pastry blender, rolling pin, 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110-115F)
- 2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- melted butter
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
Roll to a 1/2" thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes.
Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.
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