Angel Biscuits

These biscuits are perfect for breakfast. You can smother them in gravy or slather in butter and jam. You can also freeze the uncooked biscuits and bake later.

Steps

Into a large bowl , sift together flour , baking powder , salt , baking powder , baking soda and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

In a small glass bowl add 1 tablespoons sugar , yeast and 1 / 4 cup of warm water.

Make sure water is very warm but not too hot to touch.

Allow yeast to bloom for about 5 minutes.

Work shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

I like to use my hands but you can use a pastry blender or two knives.

Add yeast / water / sugar mixture and 2 cups of buttermilk.

Blend together with a wooden spoon until all wet ingredients are incorporated.

The dough will be very sticky.

Place dough onto cutting board dusted with flour and knead lightly about 5 or 6 times by folding dough back onto itself.

Roll out to about 1 / 2 inch thickness.

Using 2 inch round biscuit cutter , cut out biscuits and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush tops with milk and bake in 425 degree oven for 13-15 minutes.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, fast rising yeast, warm water, buttermilk, shortening, biscuits, flour