Arlene's Angel Biscuits
These are so light and fluffy. Be sure to use self-rising flour!
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2-3/4 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Spoon flour into a measuring cup, level off and place in a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork until it is crumbly.
Blend in just enough buttermilk with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl. (Too much milk makes dough too sticky to handle; not enough milk makes biscuits dry.)
Knead gently on a lightly floured surface, 10 to 12 strokes.
Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness and cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve at once. Makes a dozen 2-inch biscuits. Enjoy!