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 (60 ml) warm water
- 5 cups (1.2 L) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) (225 g) 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