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heavenly biscuits

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Shirley Anderson
Shoshone, ID

These biscuits are melt in your mouth good. I make them when I want to show some love!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For heavenly biscuits

  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1/4 c
    warm water
  • 2 c
    warm buttermilk (110-116 degrees)
  • 5 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    shortning
  • melted butter

How To Make heavenly biscuits

  • 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the buttermilk: set aside. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in yeast mixture; mix well. Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Remove from pans to wire racks. Enjoy!

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