Bride's Biscuits

Submitted by MarieRynr

"Cut and freeze these biscuits in foil pans. Place them in a cold oven at night. Next morning, turn oven to 450*F when the bacon starts frying. Presto! Hot biscuits for breakfast! From a Junior League Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 5 dozen

ingredients

• 5 cups flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 package dry yeast
• 5 tablespoons warm water

directions

1. Sift dry ingredients, then cut in shortening.
2. Add buttermilk.
3. Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to the mixture.
4. Knead lightly.
5. Roll out, cut with biscuit cutter and bake on greased cookie sheet at 450*F for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Dough may be stored in the refrigerator, pinching off as many as is needed each time, or may be cut then frozen.

Reviews

[Janine L.]

I made these this morning for my husband. He when nuts for them as they are so light. Thanks for the excellent recipe.

 

[leesister1]

everyone should have this receipe. great not just for new brides but busy moms