Angel Biscuits

Angel biscuits are a light, fluffy, and buttery biscuit that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for dinner. This recipe combines the best of both worlds, combining the softness of a yeast roll with the flakiness of a traditional biscuit. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, warm water, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for 1-2 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.
  7. Place the biscuits on a greased baking sheet, cover them with a damp towel, and let them rise in a warm place for 30-60 minutes, until they have doubled in size.
  8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  9. Bake the biscuits in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until they are golden brown on top.
  10. Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These angel biscuits are light, fluffy, and buttery, with a slightly sweet flavor that makes them perfect for any meal. The addition of yeast gives them a soft, pillowy texture, while the buttermilk and butter give them a rich and savory taste. Give this recipe a try for a delicious and versatile biscuit that everyone will love!