Angel Biscuits

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Try this angel biscuit recipe for light, fluffy biscuits that rise as much as rolls, thanks to three leavening agents: yeast, baking soda, and baking powder.

Submitted by Karin Christian
Updated on November 30, 2022
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • ¾ cup shortening

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

  3. Stir buttermilk into yeast mixture until combined, then add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 4 to 5 times.

  4. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut out twenty-four 2 1/2-inch-diameter circles. Place circles onto lightly greased baking sheets so they are barely touching each other. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  5. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  6. Bake biscuits in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
7g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.