southern raised biscuits (angel biscuits)

Name: Southern Raised Biscuits (Angel Biscuits)
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup(s) warm water ( 105-115*f); 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted; 3/4 cup(s) buttermilk; luke warm; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted

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Vivian Queen-Chase

Benton, AR

Updated on Oct 9, 2010

I first tried Angel biscuits at a family reunion. My sister-in-law made them and I thought my youngest son was going to make himself sick he ate so many. They're awsome.

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cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 24-30 biscuts

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water ( 105-115*f)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup buttermilk; luke warm
2 tablespoons butter, melted

How To Make southern raised biscuits (angel biscuits)

Step 1

Stir yeast into warm water til dissoved. Set aside

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in large bowl.
Step 3

stir 1/2 c melted butter into buttermilk
Step 4

pour wet mixture and yeast mixture into dry ingredients; then stir just until combined (NEVER OVER MIX BISCUITS)
Step 5

knead lightly on floured surface; about 10-12 strokes.
Step 6

roll or pat to approx 1/4" thick and cut with a 2" cutter
Step 7

Place half on ungreased cookie sheet 1" apart
Step 8

brush with remaining 2 Tbsp.melted butter, top with other half of biscuts.
Step 9

Cover and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hrs
Step 10

Bake 375* for approx 15 min. or until done
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