Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. self-rising flour, sifted before measuring
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk (lukewarm)
2 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water; sift flour, soda and sugar together.
Add shortening, mixing well.
Add buttermilk and dissolved yeast mixture; stir well.
Refrigerate before using (overnight is best).
Roll and cut into biscuits.
Let rise 1 or 2 hours.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until lightly browned.
(Will also keep in refrigerator at least a week.)