Angel biscuits

Angel biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 Tbsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 5 c
• water - 5 Tbsp
• soda - 1/2 tsp
• buttermilk - 2 c
• baking powder - 5 tsp
• shortening - 1 c
• yeast - 1 pkg

How to make angel biscuits:

Dissolve yeast in water and set aside. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar together into large bowl. Cut shortening into dry ingredients, then add buttermilk and dissolved yeast. Mix well. Knead lightly. Do not let rise!!! Shape into rounds and bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes. Yield: 25 biscuits.

This recipe came from my aunt, Lucy Martin, one of the best cooks in the country. Enjoy!

Recipe categories: Breads, Rolls/biscuits, Yeast breads.