*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Angel Biscuits (for freezer)

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Freezer Meals                    Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       dry yeast
     1/4  cup           warm water
   2 1/2  cups          flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           butter, cold -- *
   1      cup           buttermilk -- * see note

Dissolve the yeast in warm water and set it aside.  Put all the other
dry ingredients, in the order that they are listed, in a bowl and
mix.  Then cut the butter into the mixture as you would for pie dough.

Pour the buttermilk and the yeast mixture in the bowl with the other
ingredients, blending well but not overbeating.

Refrigerate until needed, then warm to room temperature to allow it
to rise.

When you are ready, gently roll out the dough on a lightly floured
board and cut, using a biscuit cutter or a small glass to cut our
biscuits.  Put them on a greased pan and let them rise a bit (10 to
15 minutes) before popping them in an oven heated to 400°F for 12 to
15 minutes.

* For buttermilk I always substitute: 1 tb vinegar into a cup of
  ordinary milk and bring to room temperature in the microwave. 
  Works great!

* The original recipe calls for shortening but I don't use it.

 from the Frozen Assets List by frozen-assets@xc.org
 (Natalie) on Jul 28, 1998.



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NOTES: I've had this recipe clipped from who-knows-where for years
and then recently discovered it in a great bread book called
"Bread Alone."