Description
Southern kitchens embrace heavenly Angel Biscuits as a delightful crossover between traditional rolls and flaky pastry. Buttery layers and tender crumb promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience you’ll crave at breakfast, brunch, or alongside dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Leavening Agents:
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons or 7 grams) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Seasoning and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy biscuit removal.
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water (110°F) and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, working until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour buttermilk and activated yeast into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the dough just comes together.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and pat into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, then fold the dough over itself 2-3 times to create layers.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to shape, placing cut biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and achieve a beautiful, appetizing appearance.
- Optional: Brush freshly baked biscuits with melted butter for enhanced flavor and glossy finish.
- Serve warm, accompanied by your favorite spreads like jam, honey, or additional butter for a delightful homemade treat.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the dough.
- Handle the dough gently and minimize mixing to maintain the biscuits’ tender, light consistency.
- Fold the dough multiple times to create signature flaky layers that give these biscuits their signature texture.
- Experiment with alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary variations, adjusting liquid ratios as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg