Angel Biscuits (Shalene)

1 Tbsp yeast

½ cup warm water

1 Tbsp sugar

Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar together. Set aside. 

5 cups flour 

2 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder 

1 tsp baking soda 

1 tsp salt 

¾ cup shortening 

1 ½ cups buttermilk 

 Mix dry ingredients together and cut in shortening. Add yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix well for 3 minutes. 

Roll out on a flat floured surface about 1 – 1 ½” high. 

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and biscuits are done throughout. 

(1/2 the recipe, for smaller families. Follow the above instructions.) 

1 ½ tsp yeast 

¼ cup warm water

1 ½ tsp sugar 

 

2 ½ cups flour 

1 Tbsp sugar 

1 ½ tsp baking powder 

½ tsp baking soda 

½ tsp salt 

6 Tbsp shortening 

¾ cup buttermilk