Angel flake biscuits

Angel flake biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• yeast - 1 pkg
• water - 1/2 c
• flour - 5 c
• salt - 2 tsp
• soda - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• sugar - 3 Tbsp
• baking powder - 1 Tbsp
• shortening - 3/4 c
• buttermilk I usually use the dry buttermilk mix - 2 c

How to make angel flake biscuits:

Soak yeast in water. Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add yeast, egg and buttermilk and mix well. Put in greased bowl and refrigerate. Roll out on well-floured board and cut biscuits. (The dough will be very sticky.) Let rise. Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes. Will keep in covered bowl for 1 week in the refrigerator.

Recipe categories: Breads, Rolls/biscuits, Midwestern u.s..