Angel Biscuits Recipe

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Angel Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (105o to 115o)
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine yeast and warm water, stirring to dissolve; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Set aside.
  2. Place flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Stir in sugar and yeast mixture, mixing well. Cover tightly and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 4 to 5 times.
  4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3992.21 Kcal (16715 kJ)
Calories from fat 1577.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 175.28g 270%
Cholesterol 53.9mg 18%
Sodium 9235.83mg 385%
Potassium 1505.74mg 32%
Total Carbs 513.95g 171%
Sugars 48.02g 192%
Dietary Fiber 20.69g 83%
Protein 80.08g 160%
Iron 31.4mg 174%
Calcium 2690.3mg 269%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.54 Kcal (1175 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.32g 270%
Cholesterol 3.79mg 18%
Sodium 649.02mg 385%
Potassium 105.81mg 32%
Total Carbs 36.12g 171%
Sugars 3.37g 192%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 83%
Protein 5.63g 160%
Iron 2.2mg 174%
Calcium 189mg 269%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 93.7
    Points
  • 107
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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