Angel Flake Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 (0.25 oz.) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons
  • 3 Tbsp warm water
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease a baking sheet; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening to resemble small peas; set aside.

Dissolve yeast in warm water - 105°-115° F ). Add yeast and buttermilk to flour mixture and mix with a fork to make a soft dough. Knead briefly.

Roll dough out on a floured surface and cut out 24 circles with a biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet and bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes.

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biscuits 1
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