Angel Biscuits Recipe

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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

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Angel Biscuits Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 30 Servings
20 10 30

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

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 biscuit equals 150 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Angel Biscuits in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p27

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Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2013 by ndwd

I have been making this recipe for years and I also half it because it does make alot. They always turn out so good. Some times I add grated cheese to the batter with a bit of mince garlic. When they come out of the oven I brush the tops with garlic butter. Excellent with pasta.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2012 by Mellibean

I often cut this recipe in half as I live alone and it makes far too many biscuits for one person. I keep a couple and give an elderly neighbor man the rest. He loves them! I recently took them to a potluck at work. Everyone was raving over them another lady who had brought some bakery rolls said I did the same. She said these could not be made at home and accused me of buying them! I gave out the recipe, she had egg on her face.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by kitchenmouseof5

Very good. Light and fluffy. My husband absolutly loves them.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by choralducky

I've made this recipe for years and have always loved it. Today I played with it a little. I kneaded it a little longer and added more flour, then I cut it into very large biscuits and topped them with cheese. OMG. They are so good!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by heathernb

Great for dipping in soup, or just eating with butter and jam.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by mentha

They are delish i love the and will allways make them for family and friends.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by celiot

I've used a slightly different version for 25+ years. I usually divide into 2 portions. It will sit happily in the fridge overnight. I can make biscuits for dinner & roll out the rest for cinnamon rolls in the morning. I have also used the dough for pigs in a blanket & my version of piroshki.

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by linzerbug

So addictive. Awesome with sausage gravy. Enjoy!

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by pamela1961

So light and Good.........

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by Pearlanne

I served these biscuits at a family gathering and the guests loved them. My husband isn't a biscuit lover but he likes these biscuits. They are so light and not dry as some can be. Delicious!!

 
 

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