Lex's Southern Raised Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Very yummy biscuits! DH loves them, and they live up to their mile high name! Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water |
2 cups buttermilk |
5 cups flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1 cup shortening |
Directions:
1. Combine yeast and warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
3. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened DO NOT OVER MIX!
7. Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
8. Roll dough to .5 inch thickness.
9. Cut with a 2.75 inch biscuit cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet, touching each other.
10. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
11. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.
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