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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (58g) Recipe makes 24 servings
Calories 179
Calories from Fat 80		(44%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.0g	13%
	Saturated Fat 2.3g	11%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 547mg		22%
Potassium 69mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 21.3g		7%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 1.7g
Protein 3.4g		6%
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Angel Biscuits

Recipe #18354 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Darlene Summers
Jan 28, 2002

These yeast biscuits do not have to rise. I got this recipe from my wonderful mother-in-law many years ago. I wish she was still here to enjoy them with me.

SERVES 24 , 24 biscuits (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
5 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk

Directions

1
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2
Into a large bowl, sift flour with other dry ingredients.
3
Cut in shortening.
4
Add Buttermilk.
5
Then add yeast mixture.
6
Stir until all flour is dampened.
7
Knead on floured board a minute or two.
8
Roll out to desired thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
9
Bake at 400° for about 12 to 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
10
This dough may be placed in the refrigerator after mixing and used as needed for a couple of weeks.
11
Biscuits do not have to rise before baking.

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From: Erin R.

On Sep 3, 2009

Fantastic, gorgeous biscuits. Rose up like crazy and were wonderful in texture. My husband, who will not put a bite of food into his mouth that is not perfect and pristine, ate two big buiscuits before dinner tonight. I put in one third white whole wheat flour because I love it, and used 3/4 cup of butter instead of shortening. I also used the powdered buttermilk and they came out just fine. I had to bake them for 16 minutes, but then my oven is not exactly trustworthy and I have to keep an eye on everything I bake. Anyway, my very first try making biscuits with yeast, and it was an excellent success. Thanks, Darlene.

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From: Mama Byrd - Chef #247293

On Feb 28, 2009

These are GREAT! My grandchildren can't stop eating them! (even the picky ones!) They now tell their moms that "they HAVE to make them like mamaw does". Thanks so much for sharing the great recipe MarlaM! [yes, I DO have to make them everytime they're over]

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From: Dawn

On Mar 18, 2003

I was touched by the introduction, what a nice thing to say. As far as the biscuits, they were easy to make and delicious. I'm not sure if you would consider this a compliment, but my kids thought they tasted like the biscuits from KFC. They alway scramble to eat the last one! Your MIL must have been a great cook, thank you so much for sharing her wondeerful recipe.

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From: Shar-on

On Mar 8, 2004

These were easy to make and what I liked was that I did not have to bake the whole batch but could bake what I needed and store the balance in the fridge. Its great having this on hand for for lunch you can use a portion the size of an egg or larger, flatten it out and roll it around a wiener, evening the dough around the wiener and bake in your toaster oven until golden brown. Good for the kids to make their own snacks or light lunches. You could probably make pockets using leftover cooked meat similar to pizza pockets with this dough as well. The biscuits dough instructions were clear and ingredients were ones that you would have on hand.

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