Angel Biscuit


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Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (about 110° F)
2 cups warmed buttermilk (about 110° F)
5 cups to 5 ¼ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup chilled shortening
4 tablespoons chilled butter
melted butter

Preparation

1
Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some small pea-size pieces of fat.
4
Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk, blending well.
5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands just a few turns. Pat into a round about 1/2-inch thick.
6
Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutters.
7
Place cut out biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8
Bake at 400° for about 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Brush tops with the melted butter while still hot.
10
Makes about 2 to 3 dozen angel biscuits, depending on size.

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Yield:

2.0 dozen big biscuits

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:23pm

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