Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. warm buttermilk
5 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. salt
1 c. shortening
melted butter or margarine

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 to 4 times.
Roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
Yields about 2 1/2 dozen.