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Yeast Biscuits

By: Lucile Proctor 
"Wonderful from-scratch yeast biscuits-golden and crusty outside and tender inside-were a staple Mom prepared regularly when I was growing up. They are perfect for sopping up gravy from bowls of beef stew and are also great for sandwiches."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, butter, milk, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  2. Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Let rest for 5 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by dilynn   view full review
I just made these biscuits for dinner and it made about 30. There's only a dozen left and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
The recipe makes 30 biscuits but I made 21. We'll be eating these biscuits for days. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by Mika's Baker   view full review
I tried this and they raised, and I was hopeful but they didn't cook!! I baked them at the...

 

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