Angel Biscuits
2015-09-14 22:30:02
Yield: approximately 2 dozen biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening
- 2 cups whole buttermilk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a fork, cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk until just combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and knead lightly for approximately 10 turns. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut into rounds using a 2 1/2-inch fluted biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 12 minutes.
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Chocolate Gravy
2015-09-14 22:33:24
Yield: approximately 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar, flour, and cocoa, stirring to combine. Add milk and vanilla; whisk until no lumps remain. Simmer until thickened, approximately 4 minutes. Serve with hot biscuits.
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