Biscuits - Honey Angel

Honey Angel Biscuits (Southern Living)

Ingredients: Biscuits 1 envelope (1/4 oz.) Active dry yeast 2 tablespoons Water, warm to 105° to 115° 5 cups Flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Shortening 2 cups Buttermilk 3 tablespoons Honey Honey Butter ½ cup Butter or margarine, softened ¼ cup honey

Instructions: Biscuits: Combine yeast and 2 tablespoons warm water in a 1-cup measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 forks until mixture is crumbly. Combine yeast mixture, buttermilk, and honey; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 1 minute. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve with Honey Butter or chicken salad. Honey Butter: Stir together butter and honey in a small bowl until blended. Yield: 5 dozen