Angel Biscuits

Wow, the holidays just have a way of sweeping the time away doesn't it?  I made these biscuits for Thanksgiving and they were a big hit!  These biscuits are to die for.  They're even good several days later! 

Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 Pkg. Dry Yeast
• 5 1/2 cups Sifted Flour
• 3 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp. Luke Warm Water
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 4 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1 Cup Shortening

Directions:

• Dissolve yeast in Luke warm water.  Sift together dry ingredients.  Cut in shortening, add yeast and buttermilk to dry mixture.  Knead dough until it holds together.
• Roll dough to 3/4 inch thick.  Cut with biscuit cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Note: Dough may be chilled before baking or frozen to use at a later time.

Source: My Mom's recipe