BUTTERMILK ANGEL BISCUITS

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When I make these slightly sweet biscuits, sometimes I cut them and fold over one side about a third of the way for a more traditional look. -Carol Holladay, Danville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5-1/4 to 5-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, whisk 5-1/4 cups flour, sugar and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times, adding flour if needed. Roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes., Preheat oven to 450°. Bake 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.