Angel Biscuits

Angel biscuits truly offer the best of both worlds—they’re fluffy like dinner rolls, yet tender and buttery like classic Southern biscuits. Made with a mix of leavening agents—baking powder, baking soda, and yeast—they rise beautifully and bake up golden and soft. I make the dough in a food processor for ease, then bake the biscuits in a cast iron skillet for that crisp bottom and warm, pillowy center. But you can also mix the dough by hand and bake them on a parchment-lined sheet pan—just arrange them close together so they rise high and stay soft.

Variations

• Cheese and Chive: Add 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and 2 tablespoons chopped chives before adding the buttermilk.
• Honey Butter Glaze: Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a tablespoon of melted butter and brush a little on the biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.
• Garlic Herb: Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon chopped herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dry ingredients.
• Sweet Biscuits: Increase sugar to 1/4 cup and serve with jam or fruit.

How to Serve

Serve biscuits warm, split open with a pat of butter. They’re perfect alongside fried chicken, pot roast, or a bowl of chili. You can also use them for breakfast sandwiches with eggs and sausage, or as a base for biscuits and gravy.

Storage

Leftover biscuits keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven for about 8 minutes. You can also freeze baked or unbaked biscuits: just wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes if unbaked.

Ways to Use Leftover Biscuits

1. Breakfast Sandwiches: Slice biscuits in half and stuff them with eggs, cheese, and sausage or bacon. Wrap in foil and reheat in the oven or toaster oven.

2. Biscuit Croutons: Cube and toast leftover biscuits with a bit of olive oil or butter for crunchy croutons. Great on salads or soups.

3. Biscuit Bread Pudding: Make a savory version with cheese, herbs, and eggs—or go sweet with a custard base, cinnamon, and berries.

4. Biscuit Cobbler Topping: Crumble biscuits over fruit (like peaches or berries), add a sprinkle of sugar, and bake until bubbling and golden.

5. Mini Biscuit Sliders: Use small biscuits for pulled pork, fried chicken, or ham sliders.

6. Biscuit & Gravy Bake: Chop biscuits into pieces and layer in a baking dish with sausage gravy. Bake until bubbly and hot.

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