HOMEMADE ANGEL BISCUITS

Here’s a classic Homemade Angel Biscuits recipe that’s fluffy, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or alongside any meal:

Homemade Angel Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional for a slight sweetness)

• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)

• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar added and rested for 5 minutes)

• 1 large egg (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. Cut in Butter:
   Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg (if using). Pour this into the flour-butter mixture. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.

5. Knead Lightly:
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold it over on itself 3-4 times, gently kneading — just enough to bring it all together and create layers for flakiness.

6. Roll and Cut:
   Roll the dough out to about 3/4 inch thick. Use a round biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting for best rise.

7. Bake:
   Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close but not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

8. Serve:
   Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.