Description
These Homemade Angel Biscuits are fluffy, tender, and perfect for any meal. Made with yeast and buttermilk, these biscuits are a delightful addition to any table.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add butter: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add liquids: Pour in buttermilk and yeast mixture, stir until dough forms.
- Knead and cut: Turn out dough, knead, roll out, cut into biscuits.
- Rise and bake: Let biscuits rise, then bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with butter, honey, or jam.
Notes
- These biscuits can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- For extra flaky layers, fold the dough over itself a few times before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
