Originally posted by Sue/San Diego (whatever happened to her, anyway?!) There is also a less-sweet version of them (without the honey) but we like these. Enjoy!
Honey Angel Biscuits - great for do ahead
1 package active dry yeast
2 tablespoon warm water (105 to 155 degrees F)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoon honey
1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup
liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking
soda, and salt in a large bowl; cut in
shortening with a pastry blender until
mixture is crumbly.
3. Combine yeast mixture, buttermilk, and
honey, and add to dry ingredients stirring
just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured
surface, and knead dough 1 minute.
5. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut
with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on
ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees
F for 10 minutes or until golden. Yield 4
dozen.
You can store unbaked dough in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Southern Living Annual 1995
Honey Angel Biscuits - great for do ahead
1 package active dry yeast
2 tablespoon warm water (105 to 155 degrees F)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoon honey
1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup
liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking
soda, and salt in a large bowl; cut in
shortening with a pastry blender until
mixture is crumbly.
3. Combine yeast mixture, buttermilk, and
honey, and add to dry ingredients stirring
just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured
surface, and knead dough 1 minute.
5. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut
with a 2-inch round cutter, and place on
ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees
F for 10 minutes or until golden. Yield 4
dozen.
You can store unbaked dough in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Southern Living Annual 1995