Heavenly Angel Biscuits

Step 2: Cut in the Butter

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. These pockets of butter are what make the biscuits tender and flaky.

Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients

Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the chilled buttermilk (and vanilla extract if using). Gently stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the biscuits tough. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Step 4: Knead Lightly

Turn the dough onto a floured surface. With lightly floured hands, gently fold and press the dough 2–3 times until it holds together. This light kneading helps the layers form without compressing the dough too much.

Step 5: Shape the Biscuits

Pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out your biscuits. Press straight down—do not twist, or the edges won’t rise evenly. Gather the scraps, gently reshape, and cut additional biscuits.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a small gap between them for even baking. For extra fluffiness, brush the tops lightly with melted butter or buttermilk. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits spring back when lightly touched.

Step 7: Serve Warm

Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam. Each bite should feel light as air, buttery, and slightly sweet—truly worthy of the name Heavenly Angel Biscuits.

Tips for Angelic Results

1. Cold ingredients are key: Cold butter and chilled buttermilk create steam in the oven, which puffs up the biscuits.
2. Don’t overmix: Handle the dough gently to keep it tender.
3. Layer for flakiness: Folding the dough once or twice before cutting encourages layers that separate beautifully in the oven.
4. Freshly baked is best: These biscuits are divine fresh from the oven but can be reheated gently to revive their softness.

Whether you’re enjoying them with a savory breakfast spread or a simple cup of tea, Heavenly Angel Biscuits are a comforting, indulgent treat that feels like a little slice of heaven. Light, fluffy, buttery, and slightly sweet—they’re an easy recipe that will impress anyone at the table.

If you want, I can also make a shortcut version that’s ultra-fluffy in 20 minutes without sacrificing taste. This is perfect if you’re craving biscuits right now. Do you want me to do that?