Description
Homemade Angel Biscuits are a delightful combination of fluffy yeast rolls and tender baking powder biscuits, resulting in a soft, airy texture perfect for breakfast or any meal. These Southern American-style biscuits use buttermilk and yeast for an extra light and flavorful bake, finished with a buttery brush for a golden crust.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Yeast Mixture
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons warm water (110°F)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water at 110°F. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is alive and active.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mix. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir the foamy yeast mixture and cold buttermilk into the dry ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself once or twice, then gently pat it out again to 1-inch thickness for layered texture.
- Cut and arrange biscuits: Using a round biscuit cutter (2 to 2 1/2 inches), cut out biscuits. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet either touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
- Proof the biscuits: Cover the biscuits loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise at room temperature for 30–45 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the biscuits in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Finish and serve: Brush the warm biscuits with melted butter to add flavor and moisture. Serve immediately with honey, jam, or sausage gravy as desired.
Notes
- Angel biscuits combine the fluffiness of yeast rolls with the tenderness of baking powder biscuits.
- You can refrigerate the dough overnight and bake the next day for convenience.
- These biscuits pair wonderfully with honey, jam, or classic sausage gravy.
- For softer biscuit sides, place biscuits close together on the baking sheet; for crispier edges, space them apart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30-45 minutes rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
