Angel Biscuits Recipe
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Angel Biscuits Recipe
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Angel biscuits make a delicious addition to any meal. Lightly sweetened, these fluffy biscuits will quickly become a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 /2 cup shortening
- 1 (1/4-ounce) packet yeast
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475º F. Lightly grease rimmed baking sheet pan with about a tablespoon of shortening.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two forks. Add packet of yeast to a small glass bowl. Add warm water and allow yeast to sit for a few minutes. Pour buttermilk and yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined, but do not over mix.
- Dust countertop lightly with flour and turn biscuit dough out. Lightly flour the top of the biscuit dough and pat into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Cut dough into biscuits and place onto prepared baking sheet pan.
- Place biscuits into the preheated oven. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until the biscuits turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and brush the tops lightly with melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store baked angel biscuits for up to 2 days at room temperature, covered with an airtight cover. Don't refrigerate.
- To Freeze Unbaked Biscuits: Place unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, wrap or cover in an airtight covering, and place in the freezer. Flash freeze for at least 1 hour. Remove the biscuits, place them in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and bake at 475ºF until the biscuits are golden brown. Baking may take a minute or two longer than baking before freezing.
- To Freeze Baked Biscuits: Bake and cool the biscuits thoroughly. Place in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Bake at 350ºF for about 5 to 10 minutes until warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
63IU
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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