Light Angel Biscuits

I got excited when i found this recipe that was lower in fat but did not compromise on the taste. i bake mine in my little toaster oven, for convience. there are a number of options to this recipe that have been included.

Steps

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add yeast mixture and buttermilk.

Stir just until moist.

Cover and chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450.

Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface.

Knead lightly 5 times.

Roll dough to a 1 / 2-inch thickness.

Cut with a biscuit cutter.

Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 450 for 13 minutes or until golden.

Option one: the dough comes out very , very wet.

You can either make drop biscuits or add more flour and cut the biscuits.

Option two: the dough can sit , covered for up to a week in the fridge.

Cut out as much biscuits that are needed and bake as usual.

~ or ~ add more flour to the dough , cut into biscuits and freeze.

To bake: thaw the amount of biscuits needed on the counter , covered with a dish towel.

Bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until gold.

Ingredients

yeast, warm water, flour, splenda granular, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable shortening, low-fat buttermilk, cooking spray