Angel Biscuits

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbs sugar
• 1 tbs baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shortening, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening and butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.

3. Combine yeast mixture and buttermilk, and add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead about 1 minute.

4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter or into 2-inch squares. Place on 2 ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.