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Angel Biscuits

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Angel Biscuits

Taste of Home February/March 1993
14 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

I first received a sample of these light, wonderful biscuits, along with the recipe, from an elderly gentleman friend. I now bake them often as a Saturday-morning treat, served with butter and honey. They're perfect with sausage gravy, too! —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Ingredients:
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° - 115°)
• 2 cups warm buttermilk (110° - 115°)
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• Melted butter

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture.

3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter or pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

4. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

1 biscuit equals 150 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.