Description
Angel Biscuits are light, fluffy, and slightly tangy biscuits that are perfect for any meal. Made with yeast and buttermilk, these biscuits are tender and delicious.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in Butter: Incorporate cold butter and shortening until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk until dough forms.
- Knead and Shape: Turn out dough, knead, roll, and cut biscuits.
- Rise and Bake: Let biscuits rise, then bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can refrigerate shaped biscuits overnight for fresh morning baking.
- For extra richness, brush tops with melted butter before or after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
