Angel biscuits

Angel biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/3 c
• salt - 1 Tbsp
• baking powder - 1 Tbsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• shortening - 1 c
• all-purpose flour - 5 c
• warm water - 1/4 c
• each pkg - 2 oz
• warm buttermilk - 2 c
• melted butter or shortening - 1 item

How to make angel biscuits:

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 or 4 times. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch 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° for 8 to 10 minutes. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Yields 2 1/2 dozen.

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