Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups warm milk (divided)
- 2/3 cup sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 6 tablespoons cold shortening (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, warm milk, and sugar with yeast, then let foam for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in butter and shortening until crumbly.
- Combine yeast mixture with remaining milk, lemon juice, and sour cream. Mix and combine with dry ingredients without overworking.
- Fold dough on a floured surface, flatten to 1/2 inch thick, and cut out biscuits.
- Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, brush biscuits with heavy cream, and bake for 18 minutes until golden brown.
Last Step:
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Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise.
Adjust flour amounts based on humidity for proper dough consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20