Angel biscuits

Angel biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/4 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 5 c
• buttermilk - 2 c
• baking powder - 1 Tbsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• shortening - 1 c
• warm water - 2 3
• active dry yeast - 1 pkg

How to make angel biscuits:

Dissolve yeast in water. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix in shortening with a fork until crumbly. Stir in yeast and buttermilk. Roll on floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured cutter and place on baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10 to 20 minutes.

Note: The dough will keep in refrigerator for a day or two. Allow biscuits to raise when taken from refrigerator before baking. Makes 3 dozen.

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