Angel Biscuits (Bake From Scratch)

By MarieR

Angel biscuits are made with a combination of yeast and chemical leavening, which makes them basically foolproof. These biscuits are tall, buttery, and dangerously light.
May 2017

Ingredients

• Makes 15 to 20
• 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons warm water (105°F to 110°F)
• 1 teaspoon (3 grams) active dry yeast
• 2 3/4 cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking powder
• 1/4 cup (57 grams) all-vegetable shortening, cubed
• 1/4 cup (57 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from bakefromscratch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, stir together sugar, 1½ tablespoons warm water, and yeast. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 5
minutes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut in shortening and cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Add yeast mixture and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat dough to 1-inch thickness. Using a 2½-inch round cutter, cut dough, re-patting scraps as necessary. Place on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F) until puffy, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Brush biscuits with melted butter, and bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes. Serve warm.