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Angel Biscuits I

Name: Angel Biscuits I
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons white sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup shortening; ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; ¾ cup warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees F)

Rating: 4.33 stars

39 Ratings
33 Reviews
3 Photos

Light and airy biscuits.

By Denise

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¾ cup warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees F)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs, set aside.

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Step 2

Place warm water in warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and warm buttermilk to dry ingredients, blend well.
Step 3

Remove dough to floured surface. Knead dough 10 to 15 times, form into ball. Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-1/2 inch biscuits. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until done.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

186.3 calories; 3.4 g protein; 23 g carbohydrates; 0.6 mg cholesterol; 134.1 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (33)

Most helpful positive review

EMAPERU

08/07/2003

WOW!These are the biscuits I've been looking for all my life!I made a batch with whole wheat pastry flour and a little less shortening and they were still delicious!I used these to make dumplings for chicken and dumplings and with a little sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top the top of a peach cobbler.Both variations were great!I will never use another biscuit recipe again! Read More

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KHILLATHOME

04/11/2003

They were okay. Ive tasted better. Read More

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(7)

39 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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EMAPERU

08/07/2003

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08/07/2003

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SPARKYMOM3

04/11/2003

Foolproof and versatile! Try it for cinnamon rolls (use 1/2 shortening). Dress it up rolling it out in layers w/ butter like crescent rolls. So EASY and tasty. Read More

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(30)

Elisa Gale

04/11/2003

My husband loves these! I didn't have any buttermilk so I substituted 1/2 yogurt to 1/2 milk. They taste like Hungry Jacks according to DH. Thanks for sharing! Read More

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(29)

Dana Hall

04/12/2003

My fiance loved these. They were tasty and easy to make. I also didn't get much rise during the proofing stage but did while baking. Read More

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(24)

FIFTIESDOLLS

04/12/2003

This is the BEST biscuit recipe that I have ever made. Thanks Denise. Happy Baking Bonnie Read More

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(15)

JENN6

04/12/2003

These are great with fried chicken with sausage gravy & especially with strawberries & cream! They are very easy to make & the kids eat them up! Read More

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(14)

BMDSINGLE

04/11/2003

Very good but did not get much of a rise out of these even after waiting 1 hour. Read More

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(9)

Egapylime

04/11/2003

I don't know what I did wrong but these came out hard as rocks and definetly not light and airy. I will probably try again but I had to resort to frozen biscuits for dinner. Read More

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SQUEEK

04/11/2003

these are so good Read More

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KHILLATHOME

04/11/2003

They were okay. Ive tasted better. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Angel Biscuits I

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 186.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 14 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 16 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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EMAPERU

08/07/2003

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(40)

EMAPERU

08/07/2003

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SPARKYMOM3

04/11/2003

Foolproof and versatile! Try it for cinnamon rolls (use 1/2 shortening). Dress it up rolling it out in layers w/ butter like crescent rolls. So EASY and tasty.

Helpful

(30)

Elisa Gale

04/11/2003

My husband loves these! I didn't have any buttermilk so I substituted 1/2 yogurt to 1/2 milk. They taste like Hungry Jacks according to DH. Thanks for sharing!

Helpful

(29)

Dana Hall

04/12/2003

My fiance loved these. They were tasty and easy to make. I also didn't get much rise during the proofing stage but did while baking.

Helpful

(24)

FIFTIESDOLLS

04/12/2003

This is the BEST biscuit recipe that I have ever made. Thanks Denise. Happy Baking Bonnie

Helpful

(15)

JENN6

04/12/2003

These are great with fried chicken with sausage gravy & especially with strawberries & cream! They are very easy to make & the kids eat them up!

Helpful

(14)

BMDSINGLE

04/11/2003

Very good but did not get much of a rise out of these even after waiting 1 hour.

Helpful

(9)

Egapylime

04/11/2003

I don't know what I did wrong but these came out hard as rocks and definetly not light and airy. I will probably try again but I had to resort to frozen biscuits for dinner.

Helpful

(7)

SQUEEK

04/11/2003

these are so good

Helpful

(7)

KHILLATHOME

04/11/2003

They were okay. Ive tasted better.

Helpful

(7)

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