Description
Learn how to make light and fluffy Homemade Angel Biscuits from scratch. These biscuits are tender, buttery, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Other Ingredients:
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Combine Butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the yeast mixture and buttermilk until just combined.
- Knead and Shape: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead gently, pat to ¾ inch thick, and cut out biscuits.
- Rise and Bake: Place biscuits on a baking sheet, let rise for 30–45 minutes, then bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra-flaky layers, fold the dough in half and pat it out again before cutting.
- These biscuits freeze well; freeze before baking and add a few extra minutes to the bake time when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
