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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits

D. Rattray
Yeast in the dough makes this biscuit recipe lighter than most.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package active dry yeast (about .25 ounce)
  • 1/4 cup warm water, about 110° F.
  • 2 cups warmed buttermilk, about 110° F.
  • 5 to 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chilled shortening
  • 4 tablespoons chilled butter
  • melted butter

Preparation:

Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some small pea-size pieces of fat. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk, blending well. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands just a few turns. Pat into a round about 1/2-inch thick. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutters. Place cut out biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Bake at 400° for about 15 to 20 minutes. Brush tops with the melted butter while still hot. Makes about 2 to 3 dozen angel biscuits, depending on size.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
no fail biscuitsJuly 04, 2009By bigsis22
"I forgot the salt and these puffed up high and still tasted great. I used them as great shortcakes for dessert and I really think the salt could be cut in half for a puffier version. I have made these many times and diners always think I am a biscuit genius! nothing better for home made freezer jam."

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