Angel Biscuits

Recipe given to Pat by a church member when Pat first opened her B & B in Key West. 73,000 biscuits later, the recipe still works and is enjoyed in Taos as much as it was in Key West.

Total preparation time:  20 minutes
Serves:  30

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 1 envelope dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  1. Sift together flour, soda, salt, baking powder, sugar & buttermilk powder. Cut in shortening until texture of cornmeal.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water. (1 T yeast, 1 t sugar in 1/2 C warm water)
  3. Add yeast mixture and 2 C water to flour mixture, stirring with a large spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. Place in a covered container and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  5. Roll out on floured board to about 1/2" thickness. Cut into biscuit shapes. Bake on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees about 12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen medium biscuits.

Contact Information


San Geronimo Lodge Bed and Breakfast
San Geronimo Lodge
1101 Witt Rd
Taos NM 87571
USA
Phone: +1-505-751-3776
Fax: +1-505-751-1493
Toll-free: +1-800-894-4119
Innkeeper(s)
Charles and Pam Montgomery
Rates:
$95 - $150

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