Big Angel Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and set aside. Mix dry ingredients in order given and cut in shortening until dry and crumbly.
  2. Stir in the yeast-water mixture and buttermilk; blend thoroughly. At this point you can cover and refrigerate until ready or make the biscuits now.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly, then roll fairly thick (about 1/2 inch) and cut with biscuit cutters; place on a greased pan.
  4. Let biscuits rise slightly (about 15 minutes) and bake in a 400 degree F oven until lightly browned. (about 8-12 minutes).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

411 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 26.4g 34% DV
Carbs 38.2g 14% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 20054mg 100% DV
Potassium 654.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1532.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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