Angel Biscuits

By chelyc13

Calories - 154
Fat - 5g
Protein - 3.6g
Carb - 23.2g
Fiber - 0.8g
Chol - 3mg
Iron - 1.3mg
Sodium - 198mg
Calc - 36mg

Ingredients

• 1 pkg dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110)
• 5 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teas baking powder
• 1 teas baking soda
• 1 teas salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups low fat buttermilk
• Cooking spray
• 1 tblsp butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes.

2. 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.

3. Preheat oven to 450.

4. 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.