Description
These light, fluffy, and buttery angel biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. With a mix of yeast and baking powder, they’re tender on the inside with a golden, crisp exterior. Serve them warm with a brush of melted butter for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup hot water (100 to 110 degrees)
- 1 (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 1/2 cups Lilly white yeast flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup cold shortening, cubed
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
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Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- Combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt.
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Cut in the Butter and Shortening:
- Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk to the flour mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are moist.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours to 5 days.
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Roll and Cut the Biscuits:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it 3-4 times. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as you knead.
- Roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle. Fold it in half and roll it out again to about the same thickness.
- Cut out biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch or 3-inch cookie cutter.
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Arrange and Bake:
- Place the biscuits in a greased 10-inch or 12-inch cast iron skillet, ensuring they are touching each other. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with half of the melted butter.
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Bake:
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
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Finish and Serve:
- Brush the biscuits with the remaining melted butter before serving.
Notes
- These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days but are best served warm.
- For an extra touch, serve with jam, honey, or gravy.
- If you refrigerate the dough for several days, it may develop even more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg