Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 1/4 Cup warm water
• 1/2 Cup shortening
• 1/8 Cup sugar
• 1 Cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water*

2. 2

   While yeast is proofing, mix all remaining ingredients in a large bowl

3. 3

   Add yeast and water to dough after yeast has proofed

4. 4

   Dust countertop with flour, and roll biscuit dough out to ½-inch thick

5. 5

   Using a biscuit cutter, cut biscuits and re-roll dough for more biscuits

6. 6

   Place cut biscuits on baking sheet and let raise about 10 minutes

7. 7

   Brush biscuit tops with melted butter

8. 8

   Bake at 400° for 15 minutes

9. 9

   You can brush with melted butter again