Angel Biscuits

Being from the South this is a wonderful biscuit to set on your table for your family and friends.

I made these a few months back and this is how they looked when I placed them hot out of the oven onto a bowl.  Add some honey butter on the side and thats good eating folks!

Ingredients

1 pkg	active dry yeast
1/4 c	warm water ( 105-115*f)
2 1/2 c	all purpose flour
2 Tbsp	sugar
1/2 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	baking powder
1/2 tsp	baking soda
1/2 c	butter, melted
3/4 c	buttermilk; luke warm
2 Tbsp	butter, melted

Directions

1

Stir yeast into warm water til dissoved. Set aside

2

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in large bowl.

3

stir 1/2 c melted butter into buttermilk

4

pour wet mixture and yeast mixture into dry ingredients; then stir just until combined (NEVER OVER MIX BISCUITS)

5

knead lightly on floured surface; about 10-12 strokes.

6

roll or pat to approx 1/4" thick and cut with a 2" cutter

7

Place half on ungreased cookie sheet 1" apart

8

brush with remaining 2 Tbsp.melted butter, top with other half of biscuts.

9

Cover and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hrs

10

Bake 375* for approx 15 min. or until done