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Angel Biscuits Southern Living

Southern Living's Angel Biscuits Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups whole buttermilk, well shaken

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of the sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces.
  3. Stir buttermilk and yeast mixture into dry ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to 3/4 inch thick, fold in half, and pat again. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter without twisting. Place biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet with edges touching. Let rest 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake biscuits 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Brush tops with melted butter and serve warm.

Notes

The dough needs at least 2 hours in the fridge before shaping. For the fluffiest results, make the dough the night before and let it chill overnight. Biscuits can be frozen unbaked: place cut biscuits on a tray, freeze solid, then transfer to a bag and bake from frozen, adding 3 to 4 minutes.