Feather Light Biscuits Recipe

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

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve yeast in water and set aside.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar in large bowl.
3
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Add buttermilk and mix well. Stir in yeast mixture.
5
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
7
Cut. Place on greased baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes.
8
(If you don't have buttermilk, add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and let stand for a few minutes.)

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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. dry yeast, 2 Tbsp. warm water, 5 c. flour, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Feather Light 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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