Angel Biscuits

My fluffy Angel Biscuits are the perfect cross between biscuits and dinner rolls. With both buttermilk and yeast, they make a heavenly bread.

Finished biscuits sitting on a cooling rack.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Inactive Time: 30

Servings rolls

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup shortening Crisco recommended
▢ ⅓ cup granulated sugar
▢ 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
▢ 2 packages dry yeast
▢ 5 cups all-purpose flour White Lily recommended
▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
▢ 2 teaspoons salt
▢ 3 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

In a large saucepan over low heat, combine shortening, sugar, and buttermilk. Stir until the shortening melts and the mixture is just lukewarm.
1 cup shortening, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle the dry yeast over the liquid mixture, and stir until well blended. Set aside.
2 packages dry yeast
In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons salt, 3 teaspoons baking powder
Gradually mix the wet ingredients and the flour mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.
Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
When it's time to bake, grease a baking pan (a cake pan, 10-inch cast iron skillet, or glass baking dish all work well) and set it aside.
Take a portion of the chilled dough (about ¼ of the total) and gently knead it a few times on a floured surface. Roll or pat it to a thickness of about ¾-inch.
Cut out biscuits using a small biscuit cutter or shape them by hand.
Arrange the biscuits with the cut sides touching in the prepared pan or dish.
Lightly cover the rolls and let them rise for approximately 30 minutes.
Just before the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush the freshly baked biscuits with melted butter. Cool briefly before serving.
4 tablespoons melted butter

Notes

Please see the many tips included in the post for more information.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or resealable bag. They'll keep for 2 to 3 days at room temperature.
May also be frozen in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes.

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