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angel biscuits

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane Springs
Jefferson City, MO

I used to make these biscuits a lot when my kids were young. They're easy, and oh so good! But with the arrival of Grands Frozen Biscuits, I have to admit that i don't make them much anymore. But ever so often, when I want to feel really warm and fuzzy, I get the old recipe out once again and am never disappointed. They are still "Oh so good!"

(1 rating)
yield 5 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For angel biscuits

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 pkg
    yeast
  • 2 Tbsp
    warm water
  • 1/2 c
    crisco
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk

How To Make angel biscuits

  • 1
    Before you even start this recipe, put two TBS warm water in a small bowl and pour yeast over it. Let it stand until it dissolves and "grows." See picture!
  • 2
    Mix all dry ingredients. Add 1/2 cup Crisco and use a pastry blender or a fork and stir until "crumbly."
  • 3
    Add Buttermilk and then your yeast mixture and mix well.
  • 4
    Lightly flour your cabinet top or something to put your biscuits on.
  • 5
    Add Biscuit mixture.
  • 6
    Lightly pat with your hands until about an inch thick. You do not have to knead.
  • 7
    Use a biscuit cutter, an empty can, or a glass to cut your biscuits. Be sure and put into flour first, so your biscuit won't stick inside the cutter.
  • 8
    Be sure and grease your biscuit pan before putting your biscuits in it. I use bacon grease, but you can use PAM if you want to save calories.
  • 9
    Put your biscuits into the pan and put some bacon grease on top. Not a lot, just enough to moisten lightly. This is another step that you do not have to do - it just adds flavor and makes them brown really well.
  • 10
    Bake 12 - 15 minutes in a 450 oven. Bake until golden brown!
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