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: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. warm water; 5 c. flour, sifted; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 4 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 to 2 c. buttermilk; melted butter

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Dissolve yeast in water.
3
Sift flour with other dry ingredients.
4
Cut in shortening.
5
Add buttermilk, a little at a time, and yeast mixture to flour mixture.
6
Combine well, adding more buttermilk or flour as necessary, to make a soft, yet workable dough.
7
Knead gently for a few minutes on a floured board.
8
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
9
Cut with biscuit cutter. Brush with melted butter.
10
Place on lightly greased baking pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
11
Dough keeps several days in refrigerator.

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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: 1 pkg. active dry yeast, 2 Tbsp. warm water, 5 c. flour, sifted, 1 tsp. baking soda, 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.

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