Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
5 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. solid shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in yeast and buttermilk.
Knead until dough holds together.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut with a biscuit cutter.