Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 pkg dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water
• 2½ cup flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

Method

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in the shortening until crumbly.
2. Add the buttermilk and yeast; mix well. Refrigerate, if desired.
3. Knead lightly on a floured surface; roll to about 1-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter. Place in a greased 7-by-11-inch pan. Let rise slightly.
4. Bake at 400 degrees until brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Notes

Yield: about 1 dozen.

Original card

The recipe above was transcribed from this scan of Vera’s original card.

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