Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. unsifted flour
2 c. buttermilk
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Combine sugar, flour and salt; cut in shortening.
Pour 1 cup buttermilk on top of flour mixture; add yeast to buttermilk and mix slightly.
Add other cup of buttermilk and mix well.
Knead on floured board.
Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Will keep 1 week.
Take amount needed; roll or cut biscuits.
Dip in melted butter.
Biscuits are lighter if dough is allowed to double in bulk before baking.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.