Nee's Angel Biscuits

Get ready to fall in love with the flaky, buttery magic of Nee's Angel Biscuits—a delightful hybrid of biscuits and dinner rolls that promises to elevate any meal. This heavenly recipe combines the tangy richness of buttermilk with the delicate lift of yeast, achieving the perfect balance of softness and fluffiness in every bite. Made with pantry staples like flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, these biscuits boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the generous addition of chilled shortening or butter. After a short rise and a quick bake, the golden, tender biscuits are brushed with melted butter for an irresistible finish. Perfect as a breakfast favorite, a side dish for hearty dinners, or even a base for your favorite toppings, these make-ahead-friendly biscuits are a must-have in your baking repertoire. Whether for Sunday brunch or weeknight dinners, Nee's Angel Biscuits will undoubtedly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active dry yeast
• 0.5 cup Warm water
• 5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Shortening (or unsalted butter, chilled)
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter (for brushing tops)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the shortening (or chilled butter) into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the frothy yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix until combined, but do not overwork the dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 6

Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2-3 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Cover the baking sheet loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the biscuits rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 9

After the biscuits have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

Step 10

Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1555.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4623.0

Total Fat 238.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 627.6mg	0%
Sodium 5520.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 541.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 75.3g
Protein 82.7g	0%

Vitamin D 414.6IU	0%
Calcium 707.9mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 1506.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 46.6%