Yeast Biscuits

Submitted by cellogirl2

"I think this is another one I got from TOH. Haven't tried it yet, I'm posting it for safekeeping. :)"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

directions

1. In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add sugar, butter, milk, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth.
3. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
4. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 ½ hours.
6. Punch dough down; divide into thirds.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes.
8. On floured surface, roll out each portion to ½ inch thickness.
9. Cut with a 2 ½ inch biscuit butter.
10. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
11. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
12. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Reviews

[Charmie777]

Delicious rolls!!! I used my Kitchen Aide to do the kneading. I had to use more flour and it was still sticky, but it was fine! Made for Spring 2008 PAC.