HamBob's Angel Biscuits

Bob Whitley
Bob, the tech wizard, crafts innovative food solutions by day. By night, he fearlessly experiments with fiery, adventurous recipes, infusing them with a touch of magic and fun.
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Published: 1/28/2020

These yeasty buttermilk biscuits are perfect with country ham.

Serves: 18 Save

Ingredients (8)

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water (100F to 110F)
  • 3 to 3 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shortening

Directions

  1. Mix buttermilk and baking soda together.
  2. Mix yeast, sugar, salt and water together. Let stand until foamy.
  3. Combine flour and shortening, stirring with a fork until mixed well. Mix in buttermilk mixture. Mix in yeast mixture. (Dough will be wet.) Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  4. Pat out dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a heavily floured board. Cut biscuits with a 2-inch cutter. Place on a baking sheet and let rise 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400F.
  6. Bake biscuits 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Makes about 18.