Description
Flaky and buttery, these Angel Biscuits are perfect for the holiday table, offering layers of deliciousness that pair beautifully with honey butter or gravy.
Ingredients
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- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk and dissolved yeast to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Using a pastry knife or your fingers, cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle, fold it in thirds like a letter, and then roll it out again. Repeat this folding process two more times to create layers.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into squares or use a round cutter to shape the biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes or until ready to bake.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the biscuits for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with whipped honey butter or gravy.
Notes
These biscuits can be frozen and baked directly from the freezer, making them a convenient breakfast option. Ensure the butter is cold and cut into the flour mixture to achieve the flakiness. You can cut the biscuits into squares or rounds, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35