Angel Biscuits

Tracie Foster

2 Tbsp. yeast
1 Tbsp. baking powder
¼ cup warm water
1 tsp baking soda
2 c. warm buttermilk
2 tsp salt
5 c flour
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup flour
melted butter or margarine

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture. Mix well. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead lightly. Roll to a ½ inch thickness. Cut with a 2 ½ inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise about 1 ½ hours. Bake at 450 for 5 minutes. (watch carefully, they cook fast) Brush with melted butter. Print Recipe