Homemade Angel biscuits

Homemade Angel Biscuits are a delightful hybrid between biscuits and rolls, known for their light and fluffy texture. They’re made with a combination of baking powder, baking soda, and yeast, which gives them their heavenly lift. Here’s how to make them:

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Ingredients

1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (about 110°F/43°C)

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups buttermilk (room temperature)

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast:

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cut in the Fats:

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Add the activated yeast and buttermilk to the flour mixture. Stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

5. Chill the Dough:

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This allows the dough to firm up and develop flavor.

6. Roll and Cut:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about ¾-inch thickness.

Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Re-roll scraps as needed.

7. Bake the Biscuits:

Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart for softer edges or close together for pull-apart biscuits.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

8. Serve:

Brush the tops with melted butter (optional) and serve warm.

Tips:

Freezing option: You can freeze the unbaked biscuits. Place them on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
Fluffier biscuits: Handle the dough as little as possible to keep the biscuits tender.

Enjoy these light, airy Angel Biscuits with butter, jam, or honey for a heavenly treat! 🥐✨