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Angel Biscuits
These light & fluffy Angel Biscuits are half-biscuit, half-roll! Seriously, the best of both worlds in one tasty package. AND, they are so darn easy to make.
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 warm water
- 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
- 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.
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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
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8biscuits
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.