How to make Angel biscuits

19 July 2018 at 12:36

Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.

2 packages active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water

2 cups warm buttermilk

5 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup shortening

Melted butter

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.

Coarsely blend the mixture and stir in the yeast mixture.

Transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead lightly 3-4 times.

Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter or pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter.

Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled about 1 hour.

Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

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