Biscuits - Angel - Lighter - CL
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/healthy-biscuit-recipes/angel-biscuits-recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (about 22 1/2 ounces) (i used 5 oz white whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (8 tbs)
- 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead lightly 5 times. Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush the melted butter over the biscuit tops. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden.
Linda Turner, Springfield, Missouri, Cooking Light