Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast in 2 Tbsp. warm water
5 c. sifted plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening.
Add yeast and buttermilk to dry ingredients. Knead enough to hold together.
Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Will keep uncooked in covered pans in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
No need to let rise.