One of the butteriest, flakiest biscuit recipes you'll ever set your eyes on, Overnight Angel Biscuits are a must. Made with yeast and baking powder, the biscuits rise overnight as you let them sit in the refrigerator. Perfect for when you are hosting a family party, make them ahead of time and simply just toss them in the oven. It doesn't get much easier than that.
Ingredients
1 pack active dry yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute 2 cups with white whole wheat flour)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 +1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup butter, cut in small cubes
2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
In a large mixing bowl sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Using a pastry blender cut in butter until the mixture resembles small peas. Mix in buttermilk and yeast just until the dough comes together.
Sprinkle counter lightly with flour; roll or pat dough out into a large square (about 18x18) fold two sides in to make a triple layer of dough (6x18). Cut into 12 square biscuits with a sharp knife or into rounds with a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on a lightly greased nonstick cookie sheet; cover and refrigerate overnight. An hour before baking remove from refrigerator and set in a warm place.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush melted butter over tops if desired. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
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