Father Tim's Angel Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup(s) water |
1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon |
1 package(s) instant dry yeast |
5 cup(s) white lily all-purpose flour more for rolling out the dough |
1 tablespoon(s) baking powder |
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda |
1 teaspoon(s) salt |
1 cup(s) shortening |
2 cup(s) buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake biscuits: 10-12 minutes, until golden brown on top.
2. -coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray
3. -warm the water in a small saucepan to 105 to 115 F
4. -stir in 1t of the sugar. Add the yeast and stir until dissolved. Allow the yeast to proof.
5. -sift the flour, remaining 1/3c of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
6. -cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse cumbs.
7. -add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture and stir until well mixed.
8. -turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
9. -roll the dough out until 1/2 inch thick, cut into rounds with 2 inch cookie cutter.
10. -place on the cookie sheet, cover with towell, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
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