Angel Biscuits

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 5 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
• 2 into a large bowl, sift flour with other dry ingredients.
• 3 cut in shortening.
• 4 add buttermilk.
• 5 then add yeast mixture.
• 6 stir until all flour is dampened.
• 7 knead on floured board a minute or two.
• 8 roll out to desired thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
• 9 bake at 400° for about 12 to 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
• 10 this dough may be placed in the refrigerator after mixing and used as needed for a couple of weeks.
• 11 biscuits do not have to rise before baking.