Light as Air Angel Biscuits
Light and airy Angel Biscuits recipe made with yeast.
Servings: 3 Dozen
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbs sugar
- 3/4 cup Crisco
- 1 pkg dry yeast
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 2 cups warm buttermilk
- Extra flour for kneading and rolling dough
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
- In a small bowl dissolve the yeast into lukewarm water. Let sit for 3-5 minutes for yeast to activate.As the yeast activates cut the Crisco into the flour mixture with a pastry blender.
- Slowly pour the yeast mixture and buttermilk into the flour mixture. Combine to create the dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until dough becomes elastic.
- Roll and cut into biscuits placing on a sheet pan. Cover and set aside to let dough rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush the tops with melted butter when you remove from the oven, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g