Whole Wheat Angel Biscuits

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  • Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
5 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening1 package dry yeast (1 Tablespoon)2 Tablespoons warm water2 cups buttermilk , lowfat
Directions
Sift or stir dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening well. Dissolve yeast in 2 Tablespoons warm (not hot) water, then add to buttermilk. Add all to dry ingredients and mix well. Turn out on a floured board and knead slightly adding more flour, if necessary. Roll to 1/2" thick. Cut with standard biscuit cutter (or top edge of a glass about 2" dia.). Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly browned (do not overcook). Makes 3 dozen 2 inch biscuits.

Dough may be stored in an airtight container up to 10 days. Pinch off desired amount, roll out, or cut as desired. These are the lightest whole wheat biscuits ever! Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 36

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MCCHAMBE.

Servings Per Recipe: 36
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 116.9
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
  • Sodium: 154.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

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