Heavenly Angel Biscuits

Heavenly Angel Biscuits

Soft, airy, and impossibly light, Angel Biscuits truly live up to their name. This classic recipe combines the tenderness of baking powder biscuits with the subtle lift of yeast, creating fluffy biscuits that feel almost cloud-like. Follow these simple steps to bake a batch that’s golden, buttery, and downright heavenly.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour – 5 cups
• Sugar – ¼ cup
• Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder – 3 teaspoons
• Salt – 2 teaspoons
• Active dry yeast – 1 packet (¼ ounce)
• Warm water – ¼ cup (110–115°F)
• Shortening – 1 cup
• Buttermilk – 2 cups
• Melted butter – for brushing

Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.

3. Cut in the Shortening
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Form the Dough
Stir in the activated yeast and buttermilk until a soft, sticky dough comes together.

5. Lightly Knead
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead for 1–2 minutes, just until smooth.

6. Shape and Rise
Roll the dough to about ½-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. Arrange biscuits on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled.

7. Preheat the Oven
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).

8. Bake
Bake the biscuits for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden.

9. Finish and Serve
Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.