Feather Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

FEATHER BISCUITS

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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Biscuits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Dry yeast
2 tb Water -- warm (105 to 115 F)
2 c Buttermilk
5 c Self-rising flour
3/4 c Sugar
1 c Shortening

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir yeast mixture into
buttermilk; mix well, and set aside.

Combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening until
mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk
mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Or
cover bowl tightly, and store in refrigerator until
needed. (Dough may be stored up to 3 days.)

Punch dough down; turn dough out on a lightly floured
surface. Knead lightly 3 or 4 times.

Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2 inch
biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on lighlty greased
baking sheets; bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12
minutes or until lighlty browned.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1980.
Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.



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