Angel Biscuits I

25 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“Light and airy biscuits.” - by Denise

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees F)

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Original recipe yields 1 dozen

Directions

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs, set aside.
Place warm water in warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and warm buttermilk to dry ingredients, blend well.
Remove dough to floured surface. Knead dough 10 to 15 times, form into ball. Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-1/2 inch biscuits. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until done.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
186 cal
9%

Carbs
23 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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EMAPERU

Aug. 7, 2003

"WOW!These are the biscuits I've been looking for all my life!I made a batch with whole wheat pastry flour and a little less shortening and they were still delicious!I used these to make dumplings for ..." See morechicken and dumplings and,with a little sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top,the top of a peach cobbler.Both variations were great!I will never use another biscuit recipe again!"

SPARKYMOM3

Apr. 11, 2003

"Foolproof and versatile! Try it for cinnamon rolls (use 1/2 shortening). Dress it up rolling it out in layers w/ butter like crescent rolls. So EASY and tasty...." See more"

ELLIEA

Apr. 11, 2003

"My husband loves these! I didn't have any buttermilk, so I substituted 1/2 yogurt to 1/2 milk. They taste like Hungry Jacks, according to DH. Thanks for sharing!..." See more"

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