Angel Biscuits
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I first received a sample of these light, wonderful biscuits, along with the recipe, from an elderly gentleman friend. I now bake them often as a Saturday-morning treat, served with butter and honey. They're perfect with sausage gravy, too! —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri
SERVINGS: 30
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° - 115°)
- 2 cups warm buttermilk (110° - 115°)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- Melted butter
Directions:
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll into a 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1-1/2 hours.
Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.