Flaky Freezer Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast (1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine yeast and sugar in water.
  2. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
  4. Cut in butter to form a crumbly mixture.
  5. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk.
  6. Mix just enough to hold dough together.
  7. Roll dough 3/4 inches thick on floured surface.
  8. Cut out biscuits with the top of a glass or a cutter.
  9. Prick tops with fork.
  10. Freeze separately on cookie sheet.
  11. After biscuits are frozen, stack and wrap well.
  12. Before baking let rise until doubled in size.
  13. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  14. Makes 3-4 dozen.
  15. Grated Cheddar cheese may be added to soft dough for flaky cheese biscuits.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

415 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 77.8mg 26% 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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