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Angel Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 biscuits
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Angel Biscuits are a light, fluffy yeast biscuit recipe combining the tenderness of buttermilk biscuits with the airy texture of yeast-raised dough. These Southern-style biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a side, featuring a soft crumb and golden crust that bake up beautifully in the oven.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (or vegetable shortening)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees Fahrenheit)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let it stand for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and flavorings.
  3. Cut in the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Stir the foamy yeast mixture and buttermilk into the flour and butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  5. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 4 to 5 times until smooth to develop structure while keeping it light.
  6. Shape the Biscuits: Roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
  7. Proof the Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits on a greased baking sheet close together if you want softer sides. Cover lightly and let rise for about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the biscuits for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
  9. Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the biscuits warm to enjoy their best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight to develop more flavor.
  • For softer biscuit sides, place biscuits close together on the baking sheet before baking.
  • Make sure the butter is very cold for a flaky biscuit texture.
  • Do not over-knead the dough to keep biscuits light and tender.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/angel-biscuits-recipe-3/