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Angel Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 128 Minutes
Servings: 30
One of my little ladies makes these every week. Yum.
Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110-115f)
2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
melted butter
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
5. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
8. Roll to a 1/2 thickness.
9. Cut with a 2 1/2 biscuit cutter.
10. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
12. Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes.
13. Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
14. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com