Description
Indulge in culinary delight with our mouthwatering recipe for Homemade Angel Biscuits. These heavenly treats boast a fluffy texture and buttery flavor that will leave you craving more. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite
Ingredients
5 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 tsp yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cutting in Fats: Cut in cold butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Preparing Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy.
- Forming the Dough: Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to flour mixture, stirring until dough comes together.
- Kneading: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shaping Biscuits: Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Rising: Place biscuits on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise in a warm place.
- Preheating Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Baking: Bake biscuits until golden brown.
- Serving: Serve warm and enjoy the fluffy goodness!
Notes
For best results, handle the dough gently to maintain the biscuits’ fluffy texture.
Customize your biscuits by adding herbs or cheese to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American