Yeast Biscuits
Yeast biscuits are fluffy, tender baked goods with a hint of sweetness and a rich buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, they combine the richness of shortening and the tang of buttermilk, appealing to those who enjoy homemade, comforting baked treats with a slightly yeasty aroma.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, soda, salt, and yeast.
- Cut in the shortening (Crisco) until the mixture is fine and crumbly.
- Heat the buttermilk until lukewarm.
- Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm buttermilk.
- Mix the yeast mixture with the dry ingredients and knead well.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds or squares, as preferred.
- Brush the tops with butter, then place another piece on top and brush the top with butter as well.
- Let the biscuits rise for a few minutes before baking at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
249
kcal
12% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).