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Nee's Angel Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 15
I would have to say that these biscuits are neck and neck with my daddy's biscuit recipe. My grandmother started making these when I was about 10 and I think that is where I gained that first 10 extra pounds....not that I blame her...but dang these are hard to stop eating! THIS DOUGH CAN BE KEPT IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO ONE WEEK
Ingredients:
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1 tablespoon warm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside.
2. combine all dry ingredients and cut shortening into dry mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk to the dry mixture and mix well.
4. Turn this mixture out onto a floured surface and knead for one minute.
5. Roll or pat out and cut into biscuits.
6. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
7. THIS DOUGH CAN BE KEPT IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO ONE WEEK.
By RecipeOfHealth.com