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Angel Biscuits
5 from 6 votes

Angel Biscuits

My fluffy Angel Biscuits are the perfect cross between biscuits and dinner rolls. With both buttermilk and yeast, they make a heavenly bread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 48 rolls
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening Crisco recommended
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 2 dry yeast packages
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour White Lily recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine shortening, sugar, and buttermilk. Stir until the shortening melts and the mixture is just lukewarm.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle the dry yeast over the liquid mixture, and stir until well blended. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients and the flour mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
  6. When it's time to bake, grease a baking pan (a cake pan, 10-inch cast iron skillet, or glass baking dish all work well) and set it aside.
  7. Take a portion of the chilled dough (about ¼ of the total) and gently knead it a few times on a floured surface. Roll or pat it to a thickness of about ¾-inch.
  8. Cut out biscuits using a small biscuit cutter or shape them by hand.
  9. Arrange the biscuits with the cut sides touching in the prepared pan or dish.
  10. Lightly cover the rolls and let them rise for approximately 30 minutes.
  11. Just before the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  12. Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  13. Remove from the oven and brush the freshly baked biscuits with melted butter. Cool briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Please see the many tips included in the post for more information.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container or resealable bag. They'll keep for 2 to 3 days at room temperature.
  • May also be frozen in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 159mg (7%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 48IU (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 48IU 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.