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Homemade angel biscuits served with butter on a plate

Angel Biscuits

Homemade Angel Biscuits blend the fluffiness of yeast rolls with the flakiness of classic biscuits, perfect for breakfast or any comforting occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix dry ingredients: stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Cut in butter: work in cold butter until it looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Add buttermilk: stir in buttermilk until a stiff, non-sticky dough forms.
  • Chill: cover lightly and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

Shaping and Baking

  • Flour surface and hands, turn out dough, and pat to about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut 2-inch rounds and place in a 9-inch parchment-lined cake pan.
  • Cover lightly and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and sides.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, honey, or jams. Can be used for sliders or paired with savory dishes.
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