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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast (1 tablespoon) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 cup water |
5 cups flour |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine |
2 cups buttermilk |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl combine yeast and sugar in water.
2. Set aside for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
4. Cut in butter to form a crumbly mixture.
5. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk.
6. Mix just enough to hold dough together.
7. Roll dough 3/4 inches thick on floured surface.
8. Cut out biscuits with the top of a glass or a cutter.
9. Prick tops with fork.
10. Freeze separately on cookie sheet.
11. After biscuits are frozen, stack and wrap well.
12. Before baking let rise until doubled in size.
13. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
14. Makes 3-4 dozen.
15. Grated Cheddar cheese may be added to soft dough for flaky cheese biscuits.
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