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Easy German Biscuits

Name: Easy German Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15 biscuits.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Makes

15 biscuits

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

My mother-in-law, who was of German descent, gave me this delicious recipe for easy yeast biscuits. It's so special because it goes back in her family for generations.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add yeast mixture, buttermilk and oil; stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours. Punch down. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to 1-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter and place 2-in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.

Editor's Note: Dough will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Easy German Biscuits

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