Description
Fluffy, buttery angel biscuits a heavenly hybrid between a buttermilk biscuit and a yeast roll. Light, tender, and perfectly golden, these biscuits rise high and melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105–110°F)
1/2 cup shortening or butter, chilled
1 cup buttermilk, cold
2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in shortening or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add yeast mixture and cold buttermilk to the dry ingredients.
5. Stir just until combined; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 3–4 times.
7. Roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter.
8. Place biscuits on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced for crisp edges.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Brush warm biscuits with melted butter before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, replace half the shortening with butter.
These biscuits can be made ahead — refrigerate the dough overnight before baking.
Perfect served with honey, jam, or sausage gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Bread, Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: angel biscuits, buttermilk yeast biscuits, fluffy biscuits, southern bread