Homemade Angel Biscuits, also known as “angel fluff biscuits,” are a delightful Southern classic, celebrated for their “heavenly, light, and flaky” texture and “buttery flavor.” This guide simplifies the process of making these divine biscuits at home.
Ingredients:
- Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons
- Warm water: 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cold unsalted butter: 1/2 cup
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast: Mix yeast with warm water and let it sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Butter: Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Combine yeast mixture and buttermilk with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Shaping Biscuits: Knead gently, roll to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut into desired shapes.
These steps ensure you achieve the “ethereal texture and buttery flavor” that make Angel Biscuits a heavenly addition to your table. Enjoy the process of creating these light and flaky biscuits in your own kitchen.