Description

These Homemade Angel Biscuits are light, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Made with yeast, these biscuits have a tender crumb and a slight tang from buttermilk. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or honey for a delightful treat!

Ingredients

Dough:

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp warm water (110°F)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)

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Instructions

Prepare the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in Butter: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the yeast mixture and cold buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
Knead and Shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently, roll out, and cut with a biscuit cutter.
Rise and Bake: Place biscuits on a baking sheet, let rise, then bake until golden brown.
Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

These biscuits freeze well—freeze unbaked and bake from frozen with a few extra minutes.
For richer flavor, brush the tops with melted butter after baking.