Light Yeast Biscuits Recipe

Name: Light Yeast 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 (95~); 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 c. warm buttermilk; vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water (95~)
2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. warm buttermilk
vegetable cooking spray

1
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water, then add yeast.
2
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3
Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
4
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5
Place in a large bowl; spray with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.

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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 (95~), 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided, 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Light Yeast 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.

Light Yeast Biscuits

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