🌟 Angel Biscuits Recipe 🌟
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Angel Biscuits
- Category: Yeast Breads
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 biscuits
- Calories per Serving: 166.6
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
- Keywords: Breads, < 60 Mins
Description:
These delightful Angel Biscuits are a cherished family recipe passed down from a wonderful Southern cook—my mother! Perfect for any meal of the day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. My husband can’t get enough of them, and now you can enjoy them too! Mom, Love Ya! – Moe 😊
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 cups | All-Purpose Flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1 tbsp | Baking Powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tbsp | Sugar |
| 3 cups | Buttermilk |
| 2 tbsp | Lukewarm Water |
| 1/2 cup | Crisco (Shortening) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- Sift together the dry ingredients with 3 1/2 cups of flour.
- Cut in the Crisco until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
- Add the yeast mixture to the buttermilk.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Mix well until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough.
- Allow it to chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Shape the Biscuits:
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds of dough.
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Bake the Biscuits:
- Place the biscuits on a buttered baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- These Angel Biscuits are best enjoyed warm from the oven.
- Serve them with butter, jam, or your favorite topping.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Tips:
- For a fluffier texture, handle the dough as little as possible.
- You can freeze the unbaked biscuits for later use.
- Experiment with different sizes of biscuit cutters for fun shapes.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 Biscuit):
- Calories: 166.6
- Total Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 186.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 2.6g
- Protein: 3.5g
👩🍳 Chef’s Note:
These Angel Biscuits are a labor of love, just like Mom used to make! The combination of buttermilk and yeast creates a light, fluffy texture that’s simply irresistible. Whether you’re serving them alongside a hearty breakfast or as a side to your favorite dinner, these biscuits are sure to become a family favorite. So go ahead, whip up a batch, and savor the taste of Southern comfort! Mom would be proud. Enjoy! 🌟
