Susan Spungens Angel Biscuits Recipes

ANGEL BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in warm buttermilk; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

SUSAN SPUNGEN'S ANGEL BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over 1/2 cup warm water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Into a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
• Place 1 cup flour mixture in another large bowl. Add butter, yeast mixture, and 1 cup buttermilk; stir to combine. Add remaining flour mixture in three batches, alternating with remaining cup buttermilk and stirring between additions, until dough is sticky and just holds together. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pinch off 24 pieces of dough, and roll into 2-inch balls; place them, just touching one another, on a baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm. Once formed, the dough balls can be refrigerated overnight, covered with plastic wrap.

SUSAN SPUNGEN'S BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chickens inside and out under cold water, and pat dry. Truss legs with kitchen twine, and set aside.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around inside edge of grill. Arrange chickens, breast sides up, in a row across the center. If using a gas grill, cook chickens over medium heat. Cook until brown on all sides, rotating every 5 to 7 minutes; cover grill as needed to maintain heat.
• Baste chickens with barbecue sauce. Continue cooking, basting frequently, until an instant-read thermometer registers 170 degrees in breast and 180 degrees in thickest part of the thigh (avoiding bone), about 1 hour. If chickens brown too quickly before they are cooked through, transfer to baking pans and finish in a 350 degree oven.

SUSAN SPUNGEN'S DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and cover; let stand 13 minutes. Drain, and place in cold water until cool. Peel eggs, and slice in half lengthwise; separate the yolks from the whites. Trim curve off whites so they won't wobble. Set aside.
• Place yolks in a sieve set over a medium bowl; press through with a spoon. Mix in mustard and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Fill egg-white halves with yolk mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate up to 4 hours. Before serving, garnish each with either parsley, paprika, or poppy seeds.

ANGEL BISCUITS II

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast mixture until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2 inch round cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets, barely touching each other. Cover, and let rise in a warm place free from drafts for 1 hour, or until almost doubled in size. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until browned.

SUSAN SPUNGEN'S BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 2 hours.

SUSAN SPUNGEN'S BBQ SAUCE AND GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE (FROM LIBBY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic; cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 2 hours.