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Biscuits- Honey Angel Biscuits




List of Ingredients



• 1 package active dry yeast
  
• 2 tablespoons warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
  
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup shortening
  
• 2 cups buttermilk
  
• 3 tablespoons honey
  






Instructions



1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
   
   
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
   
   
3. Combine yeast mixture, buttermilk, and honey, and add to dry ingredients stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
   
   
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead dough 1 minute.
   
   
5. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until golden. Yield 4 dozen.
   
   






Final Comments


You can store unbaked dough in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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