LIGHT AS A FEATHER ANGEL BISCUITS
These old-fashioned biscuits have a light and fluffy texture. They're also quick and easy to make and a great recipe to try if you've never baked with yeast before. Serve warm from oven - and watch them disappear!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 13m
Yield 24 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine evaporated milk and lemon juice. Reserve.
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal., Add yeast mixture and reserved evaporated milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Knead dough on a floured surface about 5 times. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness with a 2-inch cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown.
- TIPS: When cutting out biscuits always cut straight down and do not twist cutter as this will seal the edges and biscuits will not rise properly.
- Add chopped chives and grated cheeses for a different taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 212.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4
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