As the name suggests, Angel Biscuits are the most tender, fluffy biscuits you’ll ever make. It’s like the lovechild of bread and biscuits. Pair them with honey and butter, and you’ll be in heaven. I usually make these super easy biscuits for friends, and they always rave about how great they are. Oh, and they disappear fast! Your favorite biscuit and jam just got an upgrade. The melt-in-your-mouth treat is light and delicate, just like a cloud. Besides having a triple strength rise, kneading and folding them contributes to the angel wings profile. Some people call these beauties bride’s biscuits because they’re so easy to make that even a newlywed can whip them up. Even better, you can make the dough ahead and bake up just what you want at the moment.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Angel Biscuits
Dissolve the yeast in a small bowl of warm water. Let it stand until creamy. Add buttermilk to the yeast mixture and set aside. (Photo 1) Dry Ingredients – Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add Shortening – Cut the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter. The mixture should look like a coarse meal. (Photo 2) Make Dough – Add the yeast mixture to the crumb mixture. Stir well. Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead gently until it comes together and appears smooth. It usually takes about a minute. (Photos 3-5) First Rise – Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or let rise for 30 minutes to an hour. (Photo 6) Roll – When ready to use, roll the dough out to about ½-inch thick. Then, cut out your biscuits with a biscuit cutter. You can use a cup or form balls with your hands and flatten them to about ½-inch thick if you don’t have a biscuit cutter. (Photos 7-8) Second Rise – Place them on a greased baking sheet and cover. Allow to rise for about 30 minutes, then brush them with butter. (Photo 9) Bake at 400℉ (205℃) for 12-18 minutes or until golden brown, depending on the size of your biscuits. (Photo 10) Serve with honey butter (⅔ cup butter and ⅓ cup honey mixture). Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make the dough five days ahead and keep it tightly covered in the fridge. Then, make as many biscuits as you need on a busy weekday.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Angel biscuits are best fresh out of the oven, but you can store them later. They last at room temperature for 2-3 days, 5-6 days in the fridge, and 2-3 months in the freezer. Store them in an airtight container or bag.
What to Serve With Angel Biscuits
Angel biscuits go perfectly with Southern fried chicken and homemade gravy as a dinner idea. Or, for a sweet treat, fill up these bad boys with some fruit dip and fresh fruit.
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Conclusion
These super light and mouthwatering angel biscuits are ideal for any occasion. Have you made them yet? Please post your pics on Instagram.😍 This recipe was originally published in February 2014 and has been updated with additional tips and new photos.
