Angel Biscuits Recipe

Name: Angel Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 pkg. yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 2 c. warm buttermilk; 5 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; melted butter or margarine

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2
Let stand 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
5
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
7
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 to 4 times.
8
Roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.
9
Cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
10
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
12
Bake at 450u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
13
Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
14
Yields about 2 1/2 dozen.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. yeast, 1/4 c. warm water, 2 c. warm buttermilk, 5 c. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Angel Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Angel Biscuits

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