floozie’s mom’s angel yeast biscuits

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112 Pinches
Route 66, AZ
Updated on Mar 23, 2013

Years ago my friend Jan, whose nickname is Floozie gave me her Mom's recipe for Angel Biscuits. It's one of our favorite to make with a roast or chicken. My oldest son loves to pour gravy over them.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar, i only use 1/8 cup unless i am add cinnamon or dried fruit
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 package dry yeast, i like to add 2 pkgs. as we like the yeast flavor
  • 1/4 cup crisco shortening or butter flavored

How To Make floozie’s mom’s angel yeast biscuits

  • Step 1
    Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water and set aside. Mix the dry ingredients cutting in the shortening as you usually do for bisquits. Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture. Blend thoroughly and the dough is ready to be rolled and cut into biscuits. Turn on floured board and knead lightly. Place cut biscuits on greased pan and let them slightly rise. Bake 400* until lightly brown....
  • Step 2
    Optional..raisins, cut up dried fruit, chopped nuts, currants, cinnamon, cheese, diced ham or bacon.

Discover More

Category: Biscuits
Keyword: #Southern
Keyword: #yeast
Keyword: #roll
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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