Angel Biscuits

Makes 10 biscuits

Called Angel Biscuits because they are tender and fluffy, these are worth the wait! The addition of yeast brings a warm flavor and homey aroma that’s perfect on a gloomy weekend morning. They are divine smothered in gravy or topped with butter and jam.

ingredients

1 Tbsp yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk

directions

1
Dissolve yeast in water, set aside. Mix dry ingredients in order given; cut in shortening until the size of small lima beans. Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture.
2
Cover bowl with towel and let sit until ready to use. (At least 1 hour, but it’s fine if it sits for a couple hours.) Dough will be very sticky. Scrape out onto well floured board. Flip over and knead lightly (4-6 times). Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on greased pan and let raise slightly for 10-30 minutes.
3
Bake at 400° until light brown, 10-12 minutes.

Source: Nicole & Jeremy