Best Homemade Yeast Biscuits Recipes

NEVER-FAIL YEAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water, set aside.
• Mix dry ingredients in order given, then cut in shortening until it's the size of small beans.
• Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture. Dough will be very sticky.
• Cover bowl with towel and let sit until ready to use. (At least 1 hour, but it is fine if it sits for a couple hours.)
• Scrape out onto well floured board. Flip the dough over and knead or fold lightly (4-6 times).
• Roll out about 1/2" thickness and cut with sharp biscuit cutter. (Cutting with a dull cutter or water glass "seals" the dough and won't let the biscuit rise as they should.)
• Place on lightly greased baking sheet and let raise slightly (10-30 minutes).
• Bake at 400º F until light brown, 10-12 minutes.

YEAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water, set aside.
• Mix dry ingredients in order given; cut in shortening until the size of small Lima beans.
• Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture.
• Cover bowl with towel and let sit until ready to use. (At least 1 hour, but it is fine if it sits for a couple hours.) Dough will be very sticky.
• Scrape out onto well floured board.
• Flip over and knead lightly (4-6 times).
• Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter.
• Place on greased pan and let raise slightly (10-30 minutes).
• Bake at 400 F until light brown, 10-12 minutes.

YEAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, butter, milk, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Let rest for 5 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Serve warm.

ANGEL YEAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture; mix well., Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead for 1 minute. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Prick tops with a fork. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

EASY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.

BUTTERMILK YEAST BISCUITS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl and set aside.
• Sift next 5 dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and yeast mixture to large bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
• Store in covered container or ziploc bag in refrigerator until ready to bake.
• Pinch off into bisquits and bake in an ungreased pan for 20 minutes at 400.