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Granny's Angel Biscuits
It is our family Christmas tradition to make
Granny's Angel Biscuits
recipe to serve with country ham every year.
Prep Time
5
mins
Cook Time
30
mins
Course:
Bread
Servings:
10
people
Author:
Naomi Owens
Cost:
$5
Ingredients
1
package
yeast
2
cups
buttermilk
3
TBSP
Sugar
2
TBSP
warm water
1
tsp
salt
5
cups
all purpose flour
3
tsp
baking powder
1
tsp
baking soda
1
cup
shortening
1/2
stick
unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Dissolve 1 package of yeast into 2 TBSP warm water
Add 2 cups room temperature buttermilk to the yeast and set to the side
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and sift
Cut in 1 cup of shortening to the dry ingredients using a pastry blender
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk mixture
Mix lightly but do not knead.
Refrigerate overnight in a covered bowl.
Turn onto floured surface and knead 20 to 30 times.
Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut into biscuits. Use additional flour if needed.
Dip each biscuit in melted butter and fold in the middle OR after dipped in butter, place a second thin biscuit on top of the first.
Place in pan, cover and let rise approximately 2 hours.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes.
Do not allow to rise and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden.