Angel Biscuits

These Angel Biscuits are the perfect mix of flaky, buttery biscuits and soft, airy dinner rolls! 🏆 With three leavening agents—yeast, baking powder, and baking soda—they rise high and bake up light as a cloud.

Why You’ll Love Angel Biscuits

✔ Soft & Fluffy – The yeast makes them extra airy.
✔ No Special Equipment Needed – A cast iron skillet is ideal, but any baking dish works.
✔ Great for Any Meal – Breakfast, dinner, or a snack—these biscuits shine anytime.
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly – Chill overnight and bake fresh in the morning!

Ingredients for Angel Biscuits

🛢 4 ½ tsp (2 packets) active dry yeast (for airy texture)
💧 3 Tbsp warm water (110°F) (to activate yeast)
🌾 5 cups all-purpose flour (for structure)
🍚 ¼ cup sugar (adds a hint of sweetness)
🧂 1 ½ tsp salt (balances flavor)
⬆ 2 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp baking soda (helps biscuits rise)
🧈 ½ cup cold butter + ½ cup cold shortening (for flaky layers)
🥛 2 cups buttermilk (adds moisture & tangy flavor)
🧈 3 Tbsp melted butter (for brushing before baking)

How to Make Angel Biscuits

👩‍🍳 1️⃣ Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, stir together yeast & warm water.
Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

🥣 2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

🧈 3️⃣ Cut in Butter & Shortening

Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix butter & shortening into the flour until crumbly.

🥛 4️⃣ Make the Dough

Stir the yeast mixture into the buttermilk, then pour into the dry ingredients.
Mix gently until a soft dough forms.

🖐 5️⃣ Shape & Layer

On a floured surface, gently press the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Fold in half, rotate 90 degrees, and press again. Repeat twice for flaky layers.

🥯 6️⃣ Cut & Arrange

Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter, pressing straight down (don’t twist!).
Place biscuits close together in a buttered cast iron skillet or baking pan.

⏳ 7️⃣ Let Rise

Cover with plastic wrap and let the biscuits rise for 1 hour at room temp.

🔥 8️⃣ Bake to Perfection

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush biscuits with melted butter.
Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown.

🍯 9️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Pair with butter, honey, or jam for the best experience!

Pro Tips for the Best Angel Biscuits

✔ Keep Ingredients Cold – Cold butter & shortening = flaky biscuits.
✔ Don’t Overwork the Dough – Gentle handling keeps them light.
✔ Use a Sharp Cutter – A clean cut helps them rise evenly.
✔ Bake Close Together – This encourages soft, fluffy biscuits.

Storage & Freezing

🛑 Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
❄️ Freeze: Freeze baked biscuits for up to 1 month.
🔥 Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Final Thoughts

Angel Biscuits are the best of both worlds—flaky like biscuits, airy like dinner rolls! Whether you’re making them for a family meal or a special occasion, they’ll be a hit. Try them today & let me know what you think! 💛