Homemade Angel Biscuits – Soft, Fluffy, and Fail-Proof!

If a dinner roll and a biscuit had a baby, it would be the Homemade Angel Biscuit. These heavenly biscuits are buttery, soft, and ultra-fluffy — with a tender crumb that lives up to their name. What sets them apart? A unique blend of baking powder, baking soda, and yeast that creates a pillowy texture like no other.

Whether you’re a biscuit beginner or a seasoned baker, this recipe is incredibly forgiving and nearly foolproof. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, Angel Biscuits will become your go-to side for any occasion.

 Ingredients & Why They Work

Key Ingredients for Perfect Angel Biscuits

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
  → The base structure. Use all-purpose for a balance between soft and sturdy.

• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  → Leavens the dough and gives biscuits that biscuit-like rise.

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  → Reacts with buttermilk for extra lift and flavor.

• 1 teaspoon salt
  → Enhances flavor and balances the richness of the butter.

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  → Adds a subtle sweetness and helps feed the yeast.

• 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  → Adds airiness and a bread-like fluff you won’t get from leaveners alone.

• ½ cup warm water (100–110°F)
  → Activates the yeast. Make sure it’s not too hot or too cold.

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  → Creates flaky layers and that irresistible buttery flavor.

• 1¾ cups cold buttermilk
  → Adds tang and tenderizes the dough beautifully.

🧠 Why this combo? Using yeast + baking powder + baking soda makes these biscuits extra light and airy — hence the name “angel”!

 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy. This shows your yeast is alive and ready.

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3️⃣ Cut in the Butter

Add cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Don’t overmix — little butter pockets make flaky layers.

4️⃣ Combine & Form the Dough

Stir in the yeast mixture and cold buttermilk. Mix just until the dough comes together. It will be soft and slightly sticky — that’s good!

5️⃣ Roll & Cut

Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 3–4 times. Pat or roll out to ¾-inch thickness and cut with a 2½-inch biscuit cutter. Avoid twisting the cutter — it seals the edges and prevents rising.

6️⃣ Let Rise (Optional, for Extra Fluff)

Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise at room temp for 30–45 minutes. This step is optional but results in cloud-like softness.

7️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for extra flavor and shine.

 Why You’ll Love These Angel Biscuits

• Soft and fluffy like a yeast roll

• Flaky and rich like a biscuit

• Easy to make ahead and bake fresh

• Perfectly balanced flavor — buttery, slightly sweet, and salty

• Freezer-friendly for quick meals and holidays

 Pro Tips for Success

• Cold ingredients = flaky biscuits. Keep butter and buttermilk cold until mixing.

• Don’t overwork the dough — a light hand makes tender biscuits.

• Want even more layers? Fold the dough like a letter before cutting.

• Letting the biscuits rise before baking gives them even more height and tenderness.

• Make the dough the night before and refrigerate — they’ll bake up beautifully in the morning.

 Serving Suggestions

These angel biscuits are versatile and irresistible with just about anything:

• Breakfast: Slather with butter and jam or turn into sausage-egg biscuit sandwiches.

• Brunch: Serve with honey butter or a dollop of homemade gravy.

• Dinner: Pair with roasted chicken, chili, or holiday ham.

• Sweet treat: Split and fill with berries and whipped cream for a quick strawberry shortcake.

 Final Thoughts: A Heavenly Biscuit Worth Making Again and Again

These Homemade Angel Biscuits are the perfect blend of biscuit comfort and yeasty fluff. They’re easy to make, impossible to mess up, and completely crave-worthy. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, this recipe guarantees soft, buttery success every single time.

📌 Save this recipe, share it, and bake it often — because one bite and you’ll know why they’re called angel biscuits.