Alabama Biscuits

In 'Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant Cookbook'

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 15 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water (about 105Â )
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup  warm milk (about 105Â )
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a small bowl; set aside to proof for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
3. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together into the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl.
4. Add the yeast mixture, oil, and milk and mix well.
5. Knead in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook or by hand for 5-7 minutes.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
7. Cut out 30 rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
8. Dip the bottom of 15 of the rounds into the melted butter and stack them on the remaining 15 rounds, to make a total of 15 biscuits.
9. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and let rise in a warm place away from drafts for 1 hour, until they double in volume.
10. Preheat the oven to 425°; bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
11. Serve immediately.