12862 New England Bacon Yeast Biscuits Makes at least 1 dozen biscuits Wed Aug 06 07:59:09 -0700 2008 Tue Feb 03 09:37:38 -0800 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/12862 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:37:38 GMT Often called “angel” biscuits in New England because they're so light and fluffy, these yeast biscuits can be flavored with either diced salt pork that is rendered till crisp or one of the region's delectable maple- or cob-smoked bacons. Most supermarkets today carry at least one reliable brand of maple-smoked bacon, but if you're not satisfied with the looks of the package, order a premium artisanal product online. Be very careful not to stir this dough too much or knead it more than four or five times; otherwise, the biscuits will not rise fully when baked or could be tough.

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  • In a skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat till crisp and drain on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water and let proof till bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk till well blended. Add the shortening and cut it into the flour with a pastry cutter or 2 knives till the mixture is mealy. Add the bacon and stir till well blended. Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour the yeast mixture and milk into the well, and stir gently with a wooden spoon just till the dry ingredients are moistened and the dough is soft. (Do not overmix.) Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Roll out the dough ½ inch thick and cut out rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Gather up the scraps of dough and repeat the procedure. Place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in the upper third of the oven till golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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