Angel biscuits

Angel biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• granulated sugar - 1/3 c
• salt - 2 tsp
• buttermilk
• baking powder - 3 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• melted butter - 1 item
• warm water - 2 Tbsp
• sifted all-purpose flour - 5 c
• active dry yeast - 1 pkg
• solid shortening - 1 c

How to make angel biscuits:

Sift sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to flour mixture. Mix well. Knead mixture, adding more flour as needed. Roll out amount of dough needed to 1/2-inch thickness. Using the rim of a juice glass or a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits. Place on greased cookie sheet. Let rise until double in size. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake in a 450° oven until brown, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending upon size.

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