Angel Biscuits

Angel biscuits are the perfect cross between a biscuit and a yeast roll. They rise beautifully thanks to both yeast and baking powder, giving you tender, pillowy biscuits that are ideal for breakfast, dinner, or anytime in between.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Rise Time: 1 hour

• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes

• Servings: 12–15 biscuits

🧾 Ingredients

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ½ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)

• ½ cup cold butter or shortening, cubed

• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate Yeast
   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar.
   Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cut in Fat
   Cut cold butter or shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Make Dough
   Add activated yeast and buttermilk to dry ingredients.
   Stir just until a soft dough forms.

5. Roll & Cut
   Turn dough onto a floured surface.
   Gently roll to ¾-inch thickness.
   Cut with a biscuit cutter.

6. Rise
   Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet.
   Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

7. Bake
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

8. Serve
   Brush tops with melted butter and serve warm.

🍽 Texture & Flavor

✔ Light, fluffy, and tender
✔ Buttery with a slight yeast richness
✔ Soft centers with golden tops
✔ Perfect for jam, gravy, or honey

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Make ahead: Dough can be refrigerated overnight

• Extra fluffy: Let rise in a warm spot

• Buttermilk substitute: Milk + 1 tbsp vinegar

• Savory: Add shredded cheddar or herbs

• Sweet: Increase sugar to ¼ cup

📊 Nutrition (Approx. per biscuit)

• Calories: 190

• Fat: 8g

• Carbs: 26g

• Protein: 4g