Angel Biscuits Recipe

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Angel Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110-115f)
  • 2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup shortening

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
  5. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  6. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
  7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
  8. Roll to a 1/2 thickness.
  9. Cut with a 2 1/2 biscuit cutter.
  10. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  11. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
  12. Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes.
  13. Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
  14. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 158.13 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.68g 12%
Cholesterol 1.8mg 1%
Sodium 293.55mg 12%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.98g 6%
Sugars 2.11g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 3.33g 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 44.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 313.51 Kcal (1313 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.23g 12%
Cholesterol 3.56mg 1%
Sodium 581.99mg 12%
Potassium 224.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.63g 6%
Sugars 4.18g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 5%
Protein 6.6g 7%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 88.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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