Angel Biscuits
By á-6416
Ingredients
- 1 package yeast
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 TBSP Sugar
- 2 TBSP warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- butter, melted
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve 1 package of yeast into 2 TBSP warm water
Add 2 cups room temperature buttermilk and set aside
Mix the dry ingredients and sift
Cut in 1 cup of shortening to the dry ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk mixture
Mix lightly but do not knead.
Refrigerate overnight in a covered bowl.
Turn onto floured surface and knead 20 to 30 times.
Roll to ¼ inch thick and cut into biscuits. Use additional flour if needed.
Dip each biscuit in melted butter and fold in the middle OR after dipped in butter, place a second thin biscuit on top of the first.
Place in pan, cover and let rise approximately 2 hours.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 12 – 15 minutes.
Do not allow to rise and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden.
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