Angel Biscuits

If you love biscuits, try this variation on a theme. This recipe uses yeast instead of baking powder to aid in the rising process. Serve these angel biscuits warm with your favorite jam for breakfast or as a special treat anytime.

Ingredients:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
2 tablespoons sugar 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder  
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup vegetable shortening 
1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°F) 
1 envelope Active Dry Yeast 
3/4 cup warm buttermilk (100° to 110°F)

Directions:

Makes about 1 dozen biscuits.

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. Place warm water in warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and warm buttermilk to flour mixture; blend well. 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 circles. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from baking sheet; serve warm.

Nutritional Information:
Per Serving :
Serving size: 1 biscuit
calories 188; total fat 9g; saturated fat 2g;
cholesterol 1mg; sodium 126mg; total carbohydrate 23g; dietary fiber 1g; protein 3g.

Source: ©2009 ACH Foods. All Rights Reserved. 

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