Angel Biscuits

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Angel Biscuits are light, fluffy biscuits made from a yeast-leavened dough combining all-purpose and cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and cold shortening. The dough is rolled and cut into thick rounds, baked until golden brown, and served warm for a tender crumb and delicate rise contributed by yeast and baking powder.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Servings: 8 biscuits

Calories: 263 kcal

Course: Breakfast, Bread

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 envelope quick rise yeast
2 tablespoons water warm
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable shortening chilled
1 cup buttermilk cold

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet or cast-iron skillet with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir the yeast and warm water together. Set aside to proof.
In a large bowl, stir all dry ingredients together to combine.
Cut cold shortening into flour mixture until it is the size of small peas. Pour in the proofed yeast and the buttermilk. Stir to moisten ingredients.
Roll out onto a floured surface and cut into 8 1-inch thick circles. Place into prepared pan.
Brush tops with milk {to help with browning} and bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed, golden and fully cooked. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 180mg (8%) Potassium 245mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories	263kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	180mg	8%
Potassium	245mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	50IU	1%
Calcium	106mg	11%
Iron	2mg	11%