Alabama Biscuits (MRS)

By hmp13

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water water (about 105 degrees)
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 105 degrees)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Details

Servings 15

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a small bowl. Set aside to proof for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.

Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together into the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture, oil, and mix and mix well. Knead in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook or by hand for 5 to 7 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of ¼ inch. Cut out 30 rounds with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Dip the bottom of 15 of the rounds into the melted butter and stack them on the remaining 15 rounds, to make a total of 15 biscuits. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and let rise in a warm place away from drafts for 1 hour, until they double in volume.

Preheat the oven to 425. Bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes, until nicely browned. Serve at once.