Ingredients

  • 4 packages active dry yeast
  • About 5 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus butter for greasing the bowl
  • 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (30 servings)

      123 calories; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 4 milligrams cholesterol; 203 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 30 biscuits

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast and 2 cups of flour. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter and salt and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the butter melts.
  2. Pour the milk mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture and beat well. Continue to beat vigorously for about 3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl often. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
  3. Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Punch down, cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Form the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Press each one into a circle about 3 inches in diameter. Place on ungreased baking sheets (you may need to bake in batches) and bake until puffed and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on a cloth-covered surface until the biscuits can be handled. Serve immediately.

1 hour 20 minutes

Dining and Cooking