Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
5 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

In a small bowl, soften yeast in warm water; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
With a pastry cutter, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; mix well.
Add yeast mixture and buttermilk; stir until combined.
On a floured surface knead mixture about 2 minutes or until smooth, adding more flour as needed.
(To make ahead, the dough may be stored, covered, in refrigerator overnight.)