Fluffy Homemade Angel Biscuits: A Light and Buttery Delight

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Fluffy Homemade Angel Biscuits. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite meal, these biscuits are light, buttery, and irresistibly delicious. Made with a unique combination of yeast and baking powder, they achieve a tender, flaky texture that melts in your mouth. Follow this easy-to-follow recipe to create bakery-quality biscuits right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

Yeast Mixture

• 1/4 cup lukewarm water (125°F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (1/4 ounce) quick-rise instant yeast (2¼ teaspoons)

Biscuit Dough

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour (preferably White Lily flour)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped unsalted butter (plus more for brushing)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (for brushing)

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and milk. Stir until just combined.
5. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently until smooth and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Fold the dough several times to create layers.
6. Shape and Cut: Roll the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a 2.5-inch round cookie cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them 2 inches apart on a greased baking pan.
7. Rise and Brush: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the biscuits rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush the tops with heavy whipping cream for a golden finish.
8. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for the last minute (watch closely to avoid burning). Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.

Serve these Fluffy Homemade Angel Biscuits warm and enjoy their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness!