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
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Rise Time: 1 hour
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Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
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Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
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Servings: 12–15 biscuits
🧾 Ingredients
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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½ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
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½ cup cold butter or shortening, cubed
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1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar.
Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy. -
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Cut in Fat
Cut cold butter or shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. -
Make Dough
Add activated yeast and buttermilk to dry ingredients.
Stir just until a soft dough forms. -
Roll & Cut
Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Gently roll to ¾-inch thickness.
Cut with a biscuit cutter. -
Rise
Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour. -
Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. -
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
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Make ahead: Dough can be refrigerated overnight
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Extra fluffy: Let rise in a warm spot
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Buttermilk substitute: Milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
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Savory: Add shredded cheddar or herbs
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Sweet: Increase sugar to ¼ cup
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per biscuit)
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Calories: 190
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Fat: 8g
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Carbs: 26g
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Protein: 4g