Big Angel Biscuits
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly tender, Big Angel Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food with a heavenly twist! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a touch of sugar to create buttery layers that melt in your mouth. The secret lies in folding the dough multiple times for maximum flakiness and baking the biscuits close together for extra height. These oversized biscuits are perfect for breakfast with jam and honey, a midday sandwich, or as a warm accompaniment to hearty meals. Brushed with melted butter for a luscious finish, they’ll be a delightful addition to any table. Perfectly suited for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe delivers bakery-style results in just 35 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup shortening (cold)
- 1.5 cups buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Add the cold cubed butter and cold shortening to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix — the dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and gently pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2–3 more times to create flaky layers.
Using a floured biscuit cutter (about 3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise properly. Gather the scraps, gently press them together, and cut out more biscuits.
Place the biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet — this helps them rise higher by supporting each other during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for an extra rich finish.
Serve immediately with your favorite spreads or as a side to your meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 570 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
