Description
Indulge, in an adventure to experience the essence of comfort with these heavenly Angel Biscuits. The delightful interplay of yeast and baking powder takes the stage resulting in a light and flaky texture that is simply divine. Each biscuit with its hue and a gentle brush of melted butter reveals layers upon layers of buttery perfection. This is all thanks, to the combination of all-purpose flour, unsalted butter and butter-flavored shortening. The subtle sweetness of granulated sugar beautifully complements the richness of buttermilk while a generous addition of whipping cream adds an extra touch of indulgence. With every bite you’ll be transported to a realm filled with comfort and sheer delight.
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture:
1/4 c warm water (125 F)
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 package Rapid Rise Instant yeast (1/4 ounces), (2¼ tsp)
Biscuits:
2½ c all-purpose flour (preferably White Lily flour)
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 c unsalted butter, chopped (plus more for brushing finished biscuits)
1/4 c butter-flavored shortening
1 c buttermilk
1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
To make the dough start by combining 1/4 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then sprinkle 2¼ teaspoons (or one 1/4 ounce package) of Rapid Rise Instant Yeast, over the mixture. Gently stir it in. Set it aside to activate and become frothy.
In a bowl whisk together 2½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Next, add 1/4 cup of chopped butter and 1/4 cup of butter-flavored shortening to the ingredients. Use either a pastry cutter or your fingers to work these fats into the flour until you get crumbs.
Create a well in the center of the ingredients and pour in the activated yeast mixture along, with 1 cup of buttermilk. Stir enough to incorporate the liquids and form a dough.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Gently knead it to bring everything together then fold it over itself a few times to create layers.
Shape the dough into a rectangle that’s an inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter measuring around 2.5 inches in diameter cut out biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet that has been lightly greased making sure to leave, about half an inch of space between each one.
Loosely cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap. Allow the biscuits to rise in a draft-free area for approximately 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the plastic wrap from the pan. Gently brush the tops of the biscuits with 1 tablespoon of whipping cream. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes until they turn golden brown. If you desire a touch of color you can broil them for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking but be careful not to let them burn.
Out of the oven immediately brush some melted butter over the biscuits.
Now you can savor your delicious homemade Angel Biscuits while they are still warm and fresh, from the oven!
Notes
Experience the flavor of Angel Biscuits available, in a gluten-free version! Simply replace the all-purpose flour with your gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum. This will ensure that the biscuits retain their shape and fluffiness. Make sure to use gluten-free baking powder and baking soda as well.
When working with the dough handle it delicately to compensate for the absence of gluten and proceed with the rest of the recipe as usual. Prepare yourself to savor a batch of these biscuits now accessible to everyone, at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 MINS
- Cook Time: 11 MINS
